Change in the law in road traffic: Dutch grip protects cyclists!

Change in the law in road traffic: Dutch grip protects cyclists!

On December 14, 2024, several members of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) were presumably victims of a right -wing extremist attack in Lichterfelde. The Berlin police are asking the public for help to investigate this incident, which occurred at a bus stop in Lankwitzer Strasse. In addition, there were further complications during the subsequent acts of resistance against the police. In order to collect information, the State Criminal Police Office has set up a special notice of reference, such as berlin.de reported.

The dangers in road traffic have recently been addressed several significant points. A tragic accident occurred in Weißensee when a cyclist and a driver were injured on December 27, 2024. In a collision between a Mercedes and a Ford at the Börnestrasse corner of Langhansstrasse, the cyclist was seriously injured by the impact and taken to the hospital. The driver also needed outpatient treatment for her injuries, which underlines the urgency of several measures for accident prevention.

The importance of the "Dutch grip"

Another aspect in the discussion about traffic safety is the so-called "Dutch grip", a technique that can help prevent so-called "dooring" accidents. These accidents occur when drivers overlook cyclists when they open their doors. The "Dutch handle" recommends opening the door with the opposite hand (e.g. the right hand for the driver's door) when getting out, so that the body turns automatically to the street and a look over the shoulder is possible. This method could potentially save lives by preventing accidents from open door open, which is of considerable importance, especially in Germany. According to tz.de shows that despite the fact that "dooring" accidents only result in a small part of the bike accidents, they often result in serious injuries have.