In the final stretch of Yellow May, Detran reinforces educational actions in Belém
Campaign alerts drivers and pedestrians about the risks of traffic accidents
The Yellow May 2025 campaign, a month dedicated to the prevention of traffic accidents, ends next Saturday, the 31st, and to reinforce road safety, the State Department of Traffic (Detran) is strengthening educational actions in Belém. The program has been ongoing since May 1st in partnership with the Municipal Secretary of Security, Public Order, and Mobility of Belém (Segbel). In this last week, Detran continues with educational approaches on the main avenues of the city and has started activities at the Usinas da Paz (Usipaz).
With the theme "Human Mobility, Human Responsibility," this year's campaign aims to make individual responsibility a collective priority to transform cities into safer and more inclusive spaces for all.
On João Paulo II Avenue, drivers were stopped by Detran's education agents last Wednesday, the 27th, to receive guidance on the main risk factors in traffic and to reflect on safe behavior. So far, at least five major avenues in the capital have already received actions from the Department.
Mandatory use of helmets, respect for speed limits, not driving after consuming alcohol, use of seat belts by all vehicle occupants, avoiding dangerous overtaking, and not using a cell phone while driving are some of the most recurring guidelines in the agents' approaches. For each avenue, the most common mistakes that can put lives at risk are also highlighted. In the case of "João Paulo II," respecting the bike lane was one of the most emphasized guidelines to drivers by the education agents.
Reginaldo Sousa is a teacher and always uses the avenue to commute from home to work. Surprised by the approach, he emphasized the importance of education to reduce accidents. "Today, to my surprise, we have a Detran barrier, but different because it is for guidance on traffic care. This action is very important and should happen more often in other parts of the city so that people are more careful with traffic," he commented.
To reinforce the campaign actions, Detran has also started to visit the Usipaz with the Mobile Mini Circuit Truck. At the Usina do Bengui in Belém, students from public schools served by Usina participated in activities offered by Detran, including artistic and educational activities, storytelling, and cinema. After theoretical knowledge, it's time to learn practically about traffic rules on the mini circuit track.
Eight-year-old student Enzo Haniel shared his experience in the space, what he learned during the activity with the education agents, and was delighted to meet Detran's mascot. "I learned how to cross at the signal and I also liked the mascot because he is very cool. You have to wait for the cars to stop to cross, because otherwise, they go ahead, and then an accident can happen, and that's not cool. I also learned how to ride correctly on a motorcycle: a child over 10 years old has to be behind and an adult in front. The child cannot go in front because the vehicle can fall with the child. You have to wear a helmet and also the visor. I also learned that you cannot use a cell phone when driving, you cannot drive drunk, and you have to wear a seat belt. When I get home, I will tell my mom that I learned everything at Detran," he commented. The truck's actions at Usipaz Bengui will continue until next Saturday, the 31st.
