[JAF Ibaraki] Participates in Roadside Station Kasama's "Spring Traffic Safety Campaign," advocating for all-seat seatbelt use through simulated collision experience

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Ibaraki Branch (Branch Manager Shiro Hataya) will participate in the "Spring Traffic Safety Campaign" organized by Kasama City at Roadside Station Kasama (Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture) from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026. This event is held in conjunction with the "National Spring Traffic Safety Campaign," which runs from Monday, April 6, 2026, to Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Its purpose is to raise traffic safety awareness among a wide range of ages at the roadside station, which attracts many visitors from both within and outside the prefecture. [Image: Seatbelt Convincer *Image is for illustration purposes.] On the day of the event, a "Seatbelt Convincer" will be exhibited, allowing participants to learn about the effectiveness of seatbelts through a simulated collision experience at 5 km/h, widely advocating for the importance of seatbelt use in all seats. Spring is a time when more people experience changes in their traffic environment due to new beginnings such as school enrollment, advancement, and employment. According to data from the Ibaraki Prefectural Police Headquarters (Reiwa 6 / 2024), the number of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities tends to increase from April to May. For this reason, JAF is taking this opportunity to call for voluntary seatbelt use in all seats. Spring Traffic Safety Campaign Overview: ■ Implementation Period: 10 days from Monday, April 6, 2026, to Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Day to Aim for Zero Traffic Fatalities: Friday, April 10, 2026. ■ Key Focus Areas of the Campaign: 1. Ensuring the safety of pedestrians, especially children, on school routes and residential roads. 2. Eradicating "distracted driving (using smartphones while driving)" and improving safe driving awareness, such as prioritizing pedestrians. 3. Thorough understanding and observance of traffic rules for bicycles and specified small motorized bicycles.