Detranzinho celebrates two years of teaching and raising awareness among children and adolescents
Approximately 3,500 students have already been reached by the project
The State Traffic Department (Detran) celebrates two years of pedagogical activities of the Detranzinho project. Launched to the public on October 11, 2023, the space was created with the aim of promoting traffic education among children and adolescents, encouraging values such as respect, responsibility, ethics, and citizenship. Through playful and practical activities, the project seeks to awaken early awareness about safe behavior in traffic, preparing future citizens to act responsibly as drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Detranzinho has established itself as a reference in road education for children and adolescents, standing out as a project that uses schools as strategic partners for awareness. "The initiative stands out for addressing the topic in an engaging, didactic, and easy-to-learn manner. Children have the gift of understanding and absorbing this knowledge to carry it throughout their lives. When taught, they grow aware to become responsible adults on the roads. We are investing now to have a more humane and safe traffic in the future," emphasizes the general director of Detran, Renata Coelho.
In the space, various methodologies are used, such as lectures, educational videos, playful painting activities, practical games about traffic, puppet shows, visits to the Sentinela (Video Monitoring Center), and activities in the mini-circuit. All activities are monitored by the Traffic Education team, which teaches and applies the content in a pedagogical manner. The space has three learning rooms, structured according to age group, ensuring that each participant learns in a way appropriate to their age.
In these two years of operation, the Detranzinho program has served approximately 3,500 children and adolescents from 66 public and private schools, reaffirming Detran's commitment to traffic education. Among those served, 75 were atypical children. Additionally, 13 non-school institutions also participated in the activities, expanding the program's reach and promoting awareness about traffic safety in different contexts.
Student Kayla Pinheiro, 10 years old, who wishes to be a lawyer or police officer, emphasizes the importance of knowing traffic laws. For her, the project is essential for teaching future professionals. “I learned about vehicles, even those that were stolen, because they can be tracked by the license plate and even by the person's accessories, like the helmet. It’s safer to learn now than to take risks in traffic,” commented Kayla.
Schools and social institutions that wish to participate in Detranzinho can request scheduling by email at [email protected].
Text by Anna Kelly Saraiva / Ascom Detran
