In Lipetsk, drivers were introduced to the difficulties of blind pedestrians

On the street of mechanics in Lipetsk held an unusual lesson for motorists. On the eve of the International Day of the Blind, which is celebrated on November 13, drivers were helped to understand the difficulties faced by blind pedestrians.

The action near the center of education for children with visual impairments was joined by Deputy Oleg Kosolapov, employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate, the head of the Lipetsk representative office of the ANO “No Limit” Yuri Toptov and blind participants. The inspectors stopped the cars, and the organizers reminded the drivers of paragraph 14.5 of traffic rules.

Those wishing to wear a light-tight bandage and, focusing only on a white cane, cross the road. This experience, according to the organizers, was to help motorists better understand why it is important to give way to the blind.

Oleg Kosolapov reminded that the driver is obliged to pass a pedestrian with a white cane, signaling the need to stop, including outside the crossing. According to him, compliance with this rule is not only a matter of law, but also the safety of people.