Road Safety is the Foundation of Life Protection; Following Traffic Rules is Every Citizen’s Responsibility: Pushpendra Kumar

Road Safety Awareness Programme Organised at Holy Child Public Inter College, Jarauda, Under Road Safety Month; Students Take Safety Pledge

Muzaffarnagar, November 12, 2026: A road safety awareness programme was organised at Holy Child Public Inter College, Jarauda, Muzaffarnagar, under the ongoing Road Safety Month initiative. The programme aimed to educate students about traffic regulations, the major causes of road accidents and preventive measures to ensure safer roads.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp before Goddess Saraswati by Sub-Inspector (Traffic) Pushpendra Kumar, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Member of the Child Welfare Committee, Head Constable (Traffic) Manti Kumar, and School Principal Pravendra Dahiya.

Addressing the students, Dr. Rajiv Kumar highlighted the alarming consequences of road accidents and shared important information about the Government of India's Rah-Veer (Good Samaritan) Scheme. He emphasised that providing timely assistance and ensuring immediate medical attention to accident victims can save precious lives. He also appealed to parents not to allow underage children to drive motor vehicles.

Sub-Inspector (Traffic) Pushpendra Kumar provided detailed information about traffic regulations and stressed that road safety is the foundation of life protection. He said, "Following traffic rules is not merely a legal obligation but the responsibility of every citizen." He particularly emphasised wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers and using seat belts while travelling in four-wheelers.

He explained that overspeeding, drunk driving, driving while tired or sleepy, wrong-side driving and using mobile phones while driving are among the major causes of road accidents. He urged students to remain alert and focused while on the road.

He also highlighted three essential principles of safe driving: Alertness, Concentration and Following the Right Route. Explaining the importance of the Golden Hour, he said that providing timely medical assistance within the first hour after an accident can significantly improve the chances of saving an injured person's life.

Students were also informed about important traffic safety regulations, including age and valid driving licence requirements, wearing helmets by both riders and pillion passengers, compulsory seat belt use by all car occupants, avoiding mobile phone usage while driving, giving way to ambulances and emergency vehicles, and following traffic signals, zebra crossings and prescribed speed limits.

Towards the conclusion, Dr. Rajiv Kumar conducted an interactive quiz on road safety. Several students, including Naitik, Nivedi and Vanshika, enthusiastically participated and demonstrated their awareness by answering the questions correctly. The students were felicitated by the guests for their participation and knowledge.

Principal Pravendra Dahiya expressed his gratitude to all the guests and stated that road safety is not merely a subject of awareness campaigns but a responsibility directly connected with every individual's life. He encouraged students to follow traffic regulations themselves and spread awareness among their parents, family members and society.

He concluded by reminding students that a moment of carelessness on the road can leave a family with an irreparable loss. "Always remember that someone is waiting for you at home," he said, emphasising the importance of responsible road behaviour.

The programme concluded with a collective commitment by students to follow traffic rules and contribute towards making roads safer for everyone.