Turkey: Child cops give lesson on traffic rules

ANKARA

Children dressed up as traffic police on Tuesday gave lessons on road safety in capital Ankara.

Twenty children, who are also members of Ankara Municipality's Children Council, gathered at Kizilay square to warn drivers and pedestrians about traffic rules.

They carried placards saying: "Get noticed for your caution, not speed" and "Obey traffic rules, do not lose your loved ones."

The children asked pedestrians the meaning of several traffic signs and explained some to them.

They explained to the drivers the importance of fastening seatbelts and obeying traffic rules.

Some children raised the slogan: "Hey grown ups! Obey traffic rules, set an example for us."

Pedestrians praised the young cops for learning traffic rules.

Similar activities will be held to mark Traffic Week.

Reporting by Orhan Onur Gemici; Writing by Satuk Bugra Kutlugun