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The Delhi Traffic Police recently launched an extensive road safety awareness campaign targeting multiple demographic groups. By engaging school students, public transport drivers, and commuters, they aimed to enhance understanding of traffic rules and responsible road usage. Interactive sessions, quiz competitions, and practical demonstrations were used to effectively communicate safety messages. The campaign specifically focused on critical areas like cyclist visibility, women's safety, and proper traffic signal compliance.

Key Points: Delhi Traffic Police Launch Road Safety School Awareness Drive

  • Comprehensive road safety campaign targeting students and commuters
  • Interactive sessions at schools and public spaces
  • Sensitization of cyclists, bus and taxi drivers
  • Emphasis on women's safety and traffic rule compliance
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In sessions with school kids, Delhi Traffic Police spread awareness on road safety

Delhi Police engage 600+ students and 2000 road users in comprehensive road safety education across multiple city locations

"Our aim is to instill essential traffic safety knowledge and road discipline - Satya Vir Katara, ACP Traffic HQ"

New Delhi, May 3

Aiming to promote road safety, the Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday reached out to road users and students by organising a series of awareness programmes throughout the city, said an official on Saturday.

Led by Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic Headquarters) Satya Vir Katara, traffic policemen reached a diverse audience, including cyclists, school students, public transport drivers, and daily commuters, with the objective of enhancing awareness on traffic rules, women's safety, and responsible road usage.

A major highlight of the campaign was its focus on educating young students. The Road Safety Cell organised two awareness sessions at G.D. Goenka Public School, Sarita Vihar.

Nearly 600 students and 16 teachers took part in these sessions aimed at instilling essential traffic safety knowledge and road discipline, said Katara.

The sessions included interactive demonstrations and a Road Safety Quiz Competition, where students were actively engaged by asking questions and showcasing their understanding of safe road behaviour.

To broaden public outreach, the Delhi Traffic Police conducted awareness drives at prominent intersections such as the Vivekanand Mahila College red light. Over 2,000 road users, including pedestrians, two-wheeler and four-wheeler drivers, and cyclists, were engaged and educated on the importance of obeying traffic signals, wearing helmets and seatbelts, and maintaining general road discipline.

The Delhi Traffic Police also conducted a Cycle Conspicuity and Awareness Drive to enhance safety for cyclists in different areas of Delhi. During the campaign, 195 cyclists were sensitised on key safety practices, and reflective tapes were affixed to their bicycles to improve visibility, particularly during night travel.

Recognising the role of public transport personnel in ensuring road safety, dedicated training sessions were held for DTC and cluster bus drivers at the DTC Depot, Sarojini Nagar and BBM DTC Electric Depot. A total of 47 bus drivers and six officers attended these sessions.

A dedicated drive was conducted for auto and taxi drivers. A total of 109 drivers were sensitised on essential road safety measures, including compliance with traffic rules and safe driving etiquette.

A key message during these sessions was the importance of respecting women passengers, encouraging courteous conduct and a commitment to providing a safe and respectful environment for all commuters.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is such a great initiative! Our kids need to learn road safety from an early age. I wish they would conduct these sessions in all Delhi schools. The traffic situation is getting worse every day - education is the only long-term solution. 👏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope they follow up with actual enforcement. Every day I see school buses breaking traffic rules and parents double parking outside schools. Awareness alone won't help unless strict action is taken against violators.
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Amit S.
The focus on women's safety in public transport is much needed. As a father of two daughters who travel by DTC buses daily, I'm relieved to see this initiative. But please don't stop at awareness - install more CCTV cameras in buses and at stops!
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Sunita R.
Reflective tapes for cycles is a brilliant idea! So many accidents happen because cyclists aren't visible at night. But why stop there? The government should subsidize safety gear for cyclists. Safety shouldn't be a luxury only some can afford.
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Vikram J.
Good effort, but what about two-wheeler riders? Delhi roads are full of bikers without helmets, often with 3-4 people on one bike. They're risking their lives daily. The police should conduct surprise checks near colleges and offices.
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Neha P.
The quiz competition for students is such a fun way to learn! My nephew participated and hasn't stopped talking about it since. Now he scolds us when we don't wear seatbelts 😄 More schools should incorporate road safety in their curriculum.
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Rajiv B.

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