As autumn approaches, the sun sets earlier, and as a result, the risk of traffic accidents during the twilight and nighttime hours increases.
The National Autumn Safe Driving Initiative aims to prevent traffic accidents by increasing safe driving awareness, fostering proper driving etiquette and encouraging adherence to traffic laws and regulations.
【Dates】21 Sept, 2012 (Fri) ~ 30 Sept, 2012 (Sun)
【Purpose】To prevent traffic accidents involving children and the elderly
【Main Goals】
（１） To prevent traffic accidents that involve pedestrians and cyclists during twilight and nighttime hours.（Particular focus on ways to increase visibility by wearing reflective clothing and using bicycle lights, etc.）
（２） To encourage the use of seat belts by all passengers and the proper use of child seats
（３） To work towards the elimination of drunk driving
【Event Information】
National Autumn Safe Driving Initiative, Twilight Traffic Safety Festa
Date and Time： 20 Sept, 2012 (Thu) 2PM~5:30PM
Place： Aeon Tsu Shopping Center, Outdoor Plaza
(Tsu-shi, Sakurabashi 3 Cho-me 446）
Event Details：
○Anti-drunk driving pledge signing
○Reflective goods area
○Simulation of alcohol’s effects on the body
○Police motorcycle and patrol car display
○Traffic accident panel exhibit
○Driving simulator
○Kids corner with driver’s license making and other activities
○Bicycle safety workshop
○Information on rear passenger seatbelt safety
○A performance from a kindergarten marching band (starting at 4PM)
