Abstract: A collision protection device, in particular for occupants of vehicles, particularly of motor vehicles, includes a cushion of covering cap, an airbag, a fastening part (e.g. metal holding sheet), electronic or mechanical devices, and a gas generator, whereby the airbag made of fabric (e.g. polyamide fabric) with or without a coating, in turn has a fastening part on the gas inflow side. This fastening part is equipped with a fire protection, if need be; a top part (person impact side), and catch belts, whereby the ends of the catch belts are connected with other construction components or with each other (joints). The catch belts or other construction components of the airbag have a perforation namely within the zone of the respective joints.