Youth urged to take the lead in following road safety rules

NTR District Collector emphasizes youth leadership in road safety during National Road Safety Month walkathon in Vijayawada.

Youth play an important role in the development of the country, and therefore should take the lead in following road safety rules and set an example for others, NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha said.

Flagging off a walkathon along with Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra and other officials from the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium in Vijayawada on Tuesday, as part of the National Road Safety Month (January 16 to February 15), Mr. Lakshmisha said road safety is an important aspect of Swarnandhra Vision-2047, and it is the responsibility of the citizens to make the roads safer.

Last year, 400 people died in NTR district alone and the number included pedestrians too, he said. People should always wear a helmet while riding a two-wheeler, the Collector said, adding that stringent action would be taken against those who break traffic rules. He thanked the officials of various departments, NGOs and others involved in strict implementation of the traffic rules.

Deputy Transport Commissioner, NTR District, Mohan said awareness programmes, rallies, and regular meetings with officials of the departments of Roads and Buildings, Police and Traffic are being organised as part of the road safety month. He said pedestrians should be mindful before crossing the road.

Transport Department Employees Association’s zonal president M. Rajababu, District Medical and Health Officer M. Suhasini, RTOs and students of various colleges participated in the walkathon.