Certainly mobile in old age: Cologne police invite seniors to the workshop!

Die Polizei Köln bietet am 11. Juli 2025 einen Workshop für Senioren an, um deren Sicherheit im Straßenverkehr zu fördern.
The Cologne police offer a workshop for seniors on July 11, 2025 to promote their safety in road traffic. (Symbolbild/MK)

Certainly mobile in old age: Cologne police invite seniors to the workshop!

Walter-Pauli-Ring 2-6, 51103 Köln, Deutschland - In Cologne, seniors are offered a valuable opportunity to move more safely on road traffic. The organized on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the title "Best Ager". This workshop is especially for people aged 65 and over, who want to improve their skills in dealing with traffic conditions.

The event takes place in the digital advice center of the police in Cologne and is made by Dr. Kim, led by a lecturer at the German Sport University of Cologne. The participants can look forward to an interactive practical part. This includes tests for perception and reaction speed to train the reaction to braking maneuvers and distractions through sensory impressions.

traffic safety for older people

The need for such workshops is underpinned by frightening statistics. According to the Federal Ministry of Transport were around 59.3 % of the fatal pedestrians and cyclists at least 65 years old. Older people belong to the unprotected road users and are particularly at risk. It is therefore important to educate them about possible dangers and to give them strategies to be safer.

Another aspect of the workshop will be the discussion of current traffic rules as well as new developments and everyday situations. The participants are at the side of Cologne's traffic safety consultants to answer their questions and give practical tips.

stay mobile together

The offer is aimed at people who want to get a safe feeling in road traffic. Relatives are welcome to register interested parties. Registration is possible either by phone at 0221 229-6060 or by email to Safe.Mobil.koeln@polizei.nrw.de

This initiative is in line with the aim of supporting older people so that they can stay mobile for longer and safer. The Institute for Movement and Sports Corporation also dealt intensively with the topic and its own workshop carried out in road traffic and prevention strategies in old age. It became clear that older people often rarely accidentally accidentally accidentally accrued in traffic accidents, but are disproportionately often involved in serious accidents.

Participation in these workshops is free of charge and offers a solid platform to expand both knowledge and practical skills. Take the opportunity to become part of this important initiative and to improve your skills in road traffic!

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OrtWalter-Pauli-Ring 2-6, 51103 Köln, Deutschland
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