The protection of 65 girls' schools in Tehran has begun with the presence of female traffic police. Brigadier General Seyyed Abolfazl Mousavi-Pour, the head of Tehran's traffic police, announced that this initiative is designed to ensure the safety of students during their arrival and departure from schools.
Planning for Traffic Management
Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour mentioned that planning for traffic management in the month of Mehr started months ago, saying: "Since the beginning of Mordad, 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 added: These meetings were held with the approach of "preventive preparedness, coordinated and targeted action, and citizen participation," and during the review of various solutions to enhance school safety, the proposal for the presence of female traffic police in front of girls' schools was suggested. This proposal was implemented after review and obtaining the necessary permits.
Positive Feedback from the Presence of Female Police
Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour discussed the results of this initiative, stating: "The presence of female police in front of girls' schools has been welcomed by citizens and can help increase interaction with students and families and strengthen adherence to traffic regulations around schools."
He also emphasized that managing traffic around educational centers is not limited to facilitating the flow of traffic. Ensuring the safety of students and accompanying families is a priority for the traffic police.
In the first phase, 65 girls' primary schools have been identified for the implementation of this program, and Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour expressed hope that with the necessary preparations, coverage of these schools in a supplementary phase would also be possible.
He also referred to the planning for the next phase of the initiative starting in the second half of Aban, stating that final details will be announced after completing the reviews.
Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour added regarding the potential of this experience for use in other provinces: "If the results of the initiative are completed and evaluated, the experience of its implementation can be introduced as a cultural and traffic program to other regions of the country."
He also emphasized that a program in Bahman is planned to present the experiences and results of this initiative.
The head of Tehran's traffic police explained about students using skateboards and scooters for commuting in urban areas that the regulations regarding the movement of these vehicles are under review, and so far, no final guidelines have been communicated to Tehran's traffic police.
Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour warned about the use of these vehicles in high-risk paths, stating: "Moving in bus lanes can be dangerous; since buses are heavy vehicles, their sudden stop is more difficult than regular cars. Therefore, students' movement with skateboards and scooters in such paths can increase the likelihood of serious accidents."
He emphasized the necessity of raising awareness among families, adding: "Parents should familiarize their children with the dangers of commuting in public spaces and until specific regulations are communicated, they should prevent their children from using these vehicles in high-risk areas."
Brigadier General Mousavi-Pour concluded by mentioning that regarding accidents involving female motorcyclists, two fatalities related to women who were riding motorcycles have been recorded since the beginning of this year. He emphasized the need for attention to safety and adherence to traffic regulations for all traffic users.
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