Fines imposed on parents for allowing their children on beaches
In a bid to enhance the safety of minors, stricter water safety regulations have been implemented in Primorye, including Vladivostok. These new rules prohibit children under the age of 14 from swimming or staying near water unaccompanied by adults.
The regulations, aimed at preventing incidents of children drowning or getting into trouble near water bodies, are part of a broader effort to improve safety for children around water. This systematic approach is evident in the recognition of nearly 30 beaches in Primorye as safe for recreation.
While specific penalties for violating these regulations were not detailed, infractions are likely to result in fines or warnings. The emphasis is on ensuring that minors are supervised at all times when near water to prevent accidents.
The importance of these regulations is underscored by the recent tragic incidents, although specific details on recent drowning cases were not provided.
In addition to these regulations, public spaces in Vladivostok offer safe recreational activities for children. Parks such as Pokrovskiy Park, Minny Gorodok, and Detsky Razvlekatelny Park provide alternative options for family-friendly entertainment.
The new rules apply to all water bodies, not just designated swimming areas. Enforcement of these rules is yet to be detailed, but raids are expected to be held regularly until the end of the swimming season to remind residents about the ban on swimming in unauthorized places and to ensure that children under 14 are supervised by adults.
Since the beginning of summer, nine minors have drowned in Primorye, and 11 people, including two children, have drowned in Vladivostok. These statistics underscore the need for stricter water safety rules for minors.
The new law in Primorye is a significant step towards ensuring the safety of minors near water bodies. However, it remains to be seen how the public will react to these new regulations.
Science and health-and-wellness play essential roles in promoting safety for children around water bodies. The new water safety regulations in Primorye, primarily targeting minimizing drowning incidents, can be seen as a scientific approach aimed at improving the health and well-being of minors.