Young Traffic Police Officers Get Ready Before Going on Duty
Young Traffic Police Officers Correct Pedestrian Violations
Young Traffic Police Officers Perform Their Directing Duties with Style
Today is the "122" Civilized Travel Advocacy Day in Hefei City. At 9:30 am, a group of young traffic police officers made up of elementary school students became the "promotion ambassadors" for this event. They put on professional uniforms and stepped onto the bustling city streets to enforce traffic rules and guide citizens in correcting uncivilized traffic behaviors. Wherever these "ambassadors" went, they became the focal point of the scene.
Onlookers Give Thumbs Up
At exactly 9:30 am, wearing unified uniforms and white police caps, the young traffic police officers made their stylish entrance. Under the guidance of senior traffic police officers, four "young troops" headed to the intersection of Changjiang Central Road and Huancheng Road to start their duty.
A group of children dressed in professional uniforms stood in the middle of the road earnestly directing traffic, attracting the attention of many passersby. "Although their gestures are not very standard, the seriousness and sincere, adorable smiles of the children are touching!" Mr. Li Zhengxi stopped and watched for more than half an hour, giving the children a thumbs up for their performance.
The team leader - Captain Cao Bin of the Second Squadron of the Shushan Traffic Police Brigade - stood about 20 meters away from the children, ready to assist at any time. Whenever the children encountered difficulties, he would step in to help. "This kind of publicity campaign has a very obvious effect due to the children's involvement. The innocent voices, polite advice, and sincere reminders will definitely leave a deep impression on adults who violate traffic rules!" Officer Cao said that this kind of heart-touching publicity is hard for adult traffic police officers to achieve, but children can easily accomplish it.
Making the Rule-Breaking Uncle Bow His Head in Shame
"Uncle, you just ran a red light! Please follow the traffic rules and pay attention to traffic safety!" A middle-aged man riding an electric bike was about to run a red light when he was caught by the young traffic police officers. Various media outlets immediately gathered around, making the man turn bright red. He kept waving his hands at the young traffic police officers saying, "Sorry, sorry! I will definitely be more careful next time!" This caused a burst of laughter from the crowd on the scene.
When the reporter communicated with the man afterward about his feelings regarding the incident, after a moment of awkward laughter, the man had a serious expression and concluded by saying, "I really learned a lesson today. Good job, kids! In the future, I will definitely keep my promise and abide by the traffic rules!"
"Little Hands Tugging Big Hands" Gains Popularity
It is understood that the Hefei Traffic Police Brigade has organized more than a hundred traffic safety publicity events involving young traffic police officers. This method of children leading adults and children "educating" adults has been recognized and adopted by traffic police departments across the country, achieving significant social impact.
Facing numerous media cameras, student Chen Junfeng, one of the "young traffic police officers," appeared slightly shy, "I feel very proud to become a young traffic police officer. First, myself and my parents must take the lead in following traffic rules, then I can set a good example and persuade others. Otherwise, others won't listen to me!" In the pure words of the child, the radiation and influence of this "little hand tugging big hand" approach are reflected.
Professor Fan Hesheng from the Department of Sociology at Anhui University highly praised this practice of "letting children serve as traffic safety promotion ambassadors." "Innocent children have an unmatched sense of friendliness. The significant age difference also makes it easy for adults to reflect positively on their own behavior; additionally, when children go home, they will definitely influence their parents and relatives, playing a role in cultivating one student, influencing one family, and radiating throughout society."
"122" Publicity Campaign Fully Unfolded
At the event site, relevant personnel from the traffic police department revealed a small "secret" behind today's main theme activity, "The reason the activity is named '122' is because the traffic accident alarm number is 122." However, in real life, many citizens tend to call 110 after an accident, still being somewhat unfamiliar with "122."
Additionally, organizing this publicity campaign is aimed at addressing the high incidence of traffic accidents that tend to occur towards the end of the year, conducting early traffic safety education and guidance to prevent potential issues.
It is understood that the traffic police department will also take unified actions, going deep into government offices, communities, and enterprises to carry out extensive and multi-level publicity campaigns. â–¡Rui Feng, Wen Rong, Reporter Xie Huabing/Text Ma Qibing/Pictures