Velsen launches MONO campaign to tackle distracted driving and improve road safety
Velsen is urging residents to stay focused on the road by joining the national MONO campaign. With rising risks from phone use and fast e-bikes, the initiative aims to reduce accidents and save lives in the municipality.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | MONO (focus on the road without distractions) |
| Municipality | Velsen |
| National Traffic Deaths (2024) | 675 (slight decrease from previous years) |
| Main Risks | Phone use while driving, fast e-bikes, fat bikes, distracted cyclists |
| Goal | Safer roads through collective attention and reduced distractions |
The municipality of Velsen is responsible for local traffic safety initiatives, including campaigns like MONO to reduce accidents and improve road behavior. It collaborates with national programs to address broader traffic challenges, such as distracted driving and vulnerable road users.
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Velsen opts for safer traffic: MONO on the road together
Safe traffic starts with attention. That’s why Velsen is once again participating in the national MONO campaign: keeping your full attention on the road while traveling, without distractions from phones, messages, or music.
Traffic challenges
Despite a slight decrease in traffic fatalities in the Netherlands in 2024 (675), vigilance and alertness remain essential. On the streets, we face new challenges, such as young cyclists on fast e-bikes and fat bikes, as well as drivers who still frequently use their phones while driving.
Drive MONO
That’s why we urge everyone: drive MONO. Put your phone away, look ahead, and focus on the road. Together, we can make our municipality a little safer. Safe travels—for yourself and for each other.