Aims and content of the traffic seminar
The Heinsberg district police authority's road safety advice service is aimed at "mobile road users aged 60 and over" who take part in road traffic either by bicycle/e-bike and/or car.
With this seminar, the police want to promote and strengthen the skills of ageing "active" drivers in road traffic. Participants have the opportunity to optimize their own driving behavior and learn what more they can do for their safety.
The seminars last three or four days.
- On the first day, participants are introduced to new developments in the traffic area and changes to traffic rules as well as technical innovations.
- The second day deals exclusively with bicycles/e-bikes/pedelecs and includes theoretical innovations (e.g. the obligation to use cycle paths), tips on how to behave and the legal basis.
- The car is the focus of the third day. In addition to imparting basic theoretical knowledge, practical exercises are also carried out on and with your own vehicle in a safe environment. Useful vehicle assistance systems and how they support the driver are explained.
- The fourth day is again entirely dedicated to bicycles. Here, in addition to basic theoretical knowledge, skills can also be tested on your own bike (on a small course) and behavior in road traffic can be clearly discussed. This day is only offered at the request of the participants and with a separate appointment.
Dates for 2025
The first seminar will be held on Monday, 30.06., Wednesday, 02.07. and Thursday 03.07., each from 10.00 a.m.. The meeting point on all days is the Korbmachermuseum in Hückelhoven-Hilfarth, Nohlmannstraße 22.
The 2nd seminar starts on Monday, 07.07. and will continue on Wednesday 09.07. and Thursday 10.07., both from 10.00 a.m.. The meeting point is the building of the volunteer fire department Wegberg-Wildenrath, Heinsberger Str. 38a.
Each seminar series is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. Reservations are made according to the order of registrations!
In addition, interested groups (15-20 people) can arrange appointments directly with the road safety advisors, PHK Zimmermann and PHK Castens.
Interested senior citizens can register bindingly by e-mail, stating their personal details (surname, first name, address, age) and telephone contact details at VSB.Heinsberg [at] polizei.nrw.de (VSB[dot]Heinsberg[at]polizei[dot]nrw[dot]de) or by calling the Heinsberg Police Traffic Directorate on 02452/920-4003 between 08:30 and 14:00.