Brigadier General Seyyed Abolfazl Mousavi-Pour, head of Tehran's traffic police, elaborated on the police's programs for traffic management in the capital at the beginning of the school year, announcing the implementation of a plan for the presence of female police officers in front of girls' schools. This initiative is designed to enhance student safety and facilitate traffic around educational centers.
Traffic Management with a Preventive Approach
Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour emphasized that planning for traffic management in September began months ago, stating: "Since the beginning of August, joint meetings have been held with the presence of relevant transportation and traffic organizations of Tehran Municipality to prepare the necessary conditions for the reopening of schools and managing traffic in the capital's streets." He continued: "These meetings were held with a preventive readiness approach, coordinated and targeted actions, and citizen participation."
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The proposal for the presence of female police officers in girls' schools was raised by one of the female colleagues during these meetings and was welcomed after necessary reviews. The technical stages, obtaining necessary permits, and training personnel have also been completed so that this plan can be implemented from the beginning of September.
Responding to Safety Needs
The head of Tehran's traffic police pointed out the positive feedback from the implementation of this plan, saying: "The presence of female police officers in front of girls' schools has been welcomed by citizens and can help increase interaction with students and families." He also emphasized that traffic management around educational centers is not limited to facilitating movement but also prioritizes the safety of students and the involvement of families.
In the first step, 65 girls' elementary schools have been identified for the implementation of this program, and Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour hopes that with the necessary preparations, coverage of these schools in a complementary phase will also be possible. He added: "Planning for the next phase of the plan is underway for the second half of November, and the final details will be announced after completing the reviews."
New Challenges with Skateboards and Scooters
In another part of this conversation, Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour addressed the issue of students using skateboards and scooters for commuting in urban areas. He announced that the regulations regarding the movement of these vehicles are being reviewed by the traffic police. Mousavi-Pour warned about the risks of using these vehicles in high-risk areas, especially on bus lanes, stating: "Moving in bus lanes can be dangerous."
Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour stressed the necessity of raising awareness among families, saying: "Parents must familiarize their children with the dangers of commuting in public areas and prevent them from using these vehicles in high-risk paths until specific regulations are issued." He also added: "Implementing preventive programs alongside adherence to regulations by citizens can help reduce traffic risks around schools."
In response to a question about accidents involving female motorcyclists, Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour referred to the statistics, stating: "Since the beginning of this year, there have been 2 fatalities involving women who were riding motorcycles at the time of the accident." He emphasized the importance of investigating incidents related to motorcyclists and stated that special attention must be paid to safety and adherence to traffic regulations for all traffic users.
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