ARAG experts warn of increased accident risks from parent taxis

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ARAG experts have highlighted the increased accident risks associated with 'parent taxis,' where parents drive children directly to school gates. Traffic safety studies indicate that accidents on school routes are most frequent during morning hours and in the immediate vicinity of school buildings.

Key factors contributing to these risks include excessive speed, limited visibility, and spontaneous maneuvering. To mitigate traffic congestion, some schools are implementing alternative concepts, such as designated drop-off zones located further from the school or recommending routes that avoid heavily traveled roads.

Regarding legal authority, experts note that schools can only enforce a binding ban on driving to the school premises if it is supported by official traffic regulations, such as parking bans or restricted access zones. Without such regulations, schools can only offer recommendations or requests to parents.

In terms of liability, parents remain responsible for their own driving behavior. The act of providing a school transport service does not grant any special legal rights, and parents can be held accountable for violations such as parking in prohibited areas or endangering other road users.

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[● 3 SOURCES] Accidents on school routes occur most frequently during morning hours and in the immediate vicinity of schools. www.go-with-us.de · www.presseschleuder.com · www.lifepr.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Driving children to school in 'parent taxis' increases accident risks near school buildings. www.go-with-us.de · www.presseschleuder.com · www.lifepr.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Increased accident risks are caused by speeding, limited visibility, and spontaneous maneuvering. www.go-with-us.de · www.presseschleuder.com · www.lifepr.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Providing a school drop-off service does not grant parents any special driving rights. www.go-with-us.de · www.presseschleuder.com · www.lifepr.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Parents are liable for their own driving behavior during school drop-offs and pickups. www.go-with-us.de · www.presseschleuder.com · www.lifepr.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Schools can only legally prohibit driving to school gates if official traffic regulations, such as parking bans, are in place. www.go-with-us.de · www.presseschleuder.com · www.lifepr.de