Roadside campaign: Primary school classes hand out "'Think and Thank' notes" to motorists

Over five days, from 10 to 16 June 2026, three primary schools in Bocholt took part in this year's road safety campaign. Pupils in Years 3 and 4 handed out "'Think and Thank' notes" to motorists. They were supported in this by the Borken District Police and Ludger Thesing, Head of Traffic Monitoring for the City of Bocholt.

To raise awareness of road safety, speed checks were carried out in 30er-Zonen. Drivers were then given either a thank-you note in recognition of their law-abiding driving, or a warning note highlighting any misconduct.

""Thank you for driving carefully and considerately"%$, reads the thank-you notes designed by the pupils themselves. The motorists involved were delighted to receive the thank-you notes and reacted with understanding and good grace even when given a warning note.

This year, St. Bernhard Primary School, Biemenhorster School and Maria Montessori School - at both its main and branch sites - took part in the campaign.

Support from Stadtsparkasse Bocholt

Once again, Stadtsparkasse Bocholt supported this year's road safety campaign with a donation. Laura-Sophie Feldberg presented a cheque for 2,500 euros to support educational work on the topic of road safety.

Road Safety Day at the weekend

Road Safety Day will take place again on Saturday, 20 June 2026. From 10 am to 1 pm, there will be lots of exciting activities and information stands on the topic of road safety at St. Georg Square. Once again, the Road Accident Prevention Unit of the Borken District Police will be present, along with representatives from local clubs and organisations. Further information is available at www.bocholt.de/verkehrssicherheitstag.