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Polish police safety outreach expands to school preparations

Overview

With the start of the new school year in September 2026, Polish police initiatives have pivoted toward student safety through technological partnerships and increased enforcement. Throughout September, the police launched the ‘Slow Down Near Schools’ (Zwalniaj przy szkołach) campaign in collaboration with the Yanosik application and Screen Network. This initiative utilizes Yanosik’s voice alerts and LED screens to warn drivers approaching educational facilities. However, the partnership has drawn criticism from the activist group Miasto Jest Nasze, which characterized the collaboration as a contradiction because Yanosik is frequently used by drivers to avoid police inspections.

Law enforcement has also intensified roadside inspections to manage increased traffic near schools. In Gniezno, four drivers were removed from the road for driving under the influence near school zones, while in Gdańsk, authorities issued fines to parents after discovering minors operating electric scooters without proper authorization. Educational efforts have expanded through the ‘Safe Road to School’ campaign, bolstered by a donation from PZU providing 3,600 helmets.

As autumn approaches, the focus has shifted toward visibility and seasonal hazards. The National Police Headquarters is managing the ‘Odblaskowa Szkoła’ (Reflective School) project, while a new nationwide campaign, ‘Świeć Przykładem – Noś odblaski!’ (Shine by Example – Wear Reflectors!), has been launched to run through the end of 2026. This initiative targets pedestrians, particularly seniors, to promote the use of reflective elements. Student-led engagement continues to be a core component, with schools in Brzeziny and Niepołomice participating in visibility performances and community gratitude projects during European Mobility Week. Additionally, the ‘Błyśnij’ (Shine) campaign concluded by awarding nine primary schools, including those in Szczytno, Nowa Biała, and Krakow, for creative video projects on safety topics.

Entities

Polish Police · European Mobility Week · European Commission · Roadpol · Ministry of Interior and Administration

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Polish students lead local transport and safety initiatives

    Students in Niepołomice and Brzeziny, Poland, are leading local initiatives to promote transport gratitude and road safety through creative community actions and awareness campaigns.

  2. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Polish Police launch nationwide pedestrian safety campaign

    Polish Police have launched a nationwide campaign to promote pedestrian safety through the use of reflective elements and educational workshops targeting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

  3. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Poland educational initiatives promote road safety for students

    Polish educational initiatives, including Compensa’s “Błyśnij” campaign and the Police-led “Odblaskowa Szkoła,” are promoting road safety and first aid awareness among primary school students.

  4. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Polish Police launch safety education campaigns

    Polish police are conducting widespread safety education campaigns, focusing on road safety for children, legal responsibilities for youth, and combating cyber threats in local communities.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 170 sources
    European Mobility Week initiatives launched across multiple regions

    Cities across Europe and beyond are celebrating European Mobility Week through car-free days, free public transit, cycling events, and sustainable urban initiatives to promote cleaner transportation.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 41 sources
    ROADPOL launches European safety campaign focusing on pedestrian protection

    ROADPOL is conducting its 2026 Safety Days campaign from September 16–22, focusing on pedestrian safety and aiming for zero road fatalities across Europe, including a special 'COUNT' operation on September 17.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 42 sources
    Poland implements new road safety laws and enforcement measures

    Poland is introducing stricter road safety laws, expanding municipal guard powers, and launching the ROADPOL Safety Days enforcement campaign to reduce accidents and protect pedestrians.

  8. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Poland launches nationwide school safety initiative

    Poland has launched a nationwide ‘Safe Road to School’ initiative, distributing 65,000 helmets and conducting police-led safety education for young cyclists and pedestrians.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Poland launches school safety and traffic enforcement campaigns

    Polish authorities have launched safety and sobriety campaigns near schools to coincide with the new academic year, while structural damage in Wrzesina has forced hundreds of students into remote learning.

  10. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Polish Police launch school safety campaign with Yanosik app

    Polish Police have partnered with the Yanosik app for a school zone safety campaign, drawing criticism from activists regarding the use of technology often used to evade traffic controls.

  11. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Polish police launch safety workshops for seniors

    Polish police are conducting educational workshops for seniors to prevent fraud, improve online safety, and provide emergency support tools like GPS safety bracelets.

  12. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Community summer safety and education events held in Tarnów and Darłowo

    Summer educational and safety programs were held in Tarnów and Darłowo, featuring police demonstrations, digital security workshops, and organized youth activities.

  13. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Polish police inspect road signage near schools for safety

    Polish police are inspecting road signs and pedestrian infrastructure near schools to ensure safety and visibility before the new school year begins.

  14. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Polish Police conduct community safety and prevention programs

    Polish police are conducting community safety programs, providing fraud prevention education for seniors and road safety training for children in Bukowiec and Lipno.

  15. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Małopolska Police conduct community outreach and safety education

    Małopolska police in Poland held community events including safety education for young children in Staszów and a specialized technical demonstration for a teenage enthusiast in Kraków.

  16. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Polish police hold safety workshops for children at summer camps

    Police in Bydgoszcz and Zgorzelec taught children at summer camps safety rules for water, mountains, traffic and emergencies, featuring demonstrations and a safety contest.

  17. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Polish police promote safe‑summer safety lessons to children in Rumia and Jaworzno

    Police in Rumia and Jaworzno taught children road, water and mountain safety, health tips and drug‑effect demos under the national “Safe Summer” campaign.

  18. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Polish police enhance safety in Gliwice and Zielona Góra

    Polish police in Gliwice recorded 137 traffic violations during a 'Safe Pedestrian' operation, while officers in Zielona Góra hosted a school visit to promote safety.

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