VIDEO: Czech Driver Nearly Hits Child on Pedestrian Crossing

In Milovice (Nymburk District), a driver came dangerously close to hitting a young girl at a pedestrian crossing, raising concerns about road safety.

The incident occurred on February 6 on Armádní Street and was caught on a security camera.

The footage shows the girl, a primary school student, stepping onto the crossing when a car speeds through, missing her by mere centimeters.

Local police quickly identified the driver and referred the case to administrative proceedings.

Authorities suspect the driver violated the law requiring motorists to yield to pedestrians at crossings. If found guilty, the driver could face a fine of up to 5,000 CZK, four penalty points, or a driving ban ranging from six months to a year.

The police have not disclosed the driver’s identity or age but confirmed that no criminal charges would be pursued.

In response to the incident, the police issued a public warning, urging both drivers and pedestrians to remain vigilant.

“Drivers must always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and be particularly cautious when children are present,” police stated. “At the same time, pedestrians should not assume that a vehicle will stop—they should always check for slowing traffic before stepping onto the road.”

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