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The Deutsche Verkehrswacht e.V. is one of the oldest and largest citizens' initiatives in Germany, which has been committed to more road safety and fewer accidents on the roads since 1924. With more than 60,000 volunteer members in around 600 Verkehrswachten, it informs, advises and trains road users of all ages on safe behavior in road traffic. The organization is one of the largest providers of driver safety training and works closely with schools, politics and business to sustainably improve road safety[1][3][5].
The main mission of the Deutsche Verkehrswacht is to increase road safety, avoid accidents and promote awareness of responsible behavior. It strives for a Vision Zero, in which no more fatal or serious traffic accidents occur[3][5].
The Deutsche Verkehrswacht is committed to sustainable and emission-free mobility. It supports initiatives such as bicycle training and is committed to innovations in the field of road safety[5]. The organization also works with schools to strengthen mobility education[5].
The Deutsche Verkehrswacht is financed by the , membership fees, donations and sponsoring[3]. It recently received donations of over , which will be used to equip youth traffic schools[3].
The organization is involved in various sweepstakes and training programs to promote road safety. It also offers interactive learning media such as traffic games to inform children about safe behavior[4][5].
