For several years, Tamil Nadu has been faring poorly in road safety, leading other states in fatalities and road crashes or coming close to. However, the data on this is not readily available to the public. The only sources of information are the yearly reports by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). These, of course, give only a broad state-level view.

Child restraints are special seat belts for children, designed to keep them safe in the car and are a requirement under the amended Motor Vehicles Act. Let's keep our children safe and use child restraints!

When we cram into an auto, a pothole or bump can cause a precariously seated passenger to fall out or the driver to lose control. Play it safe and don't try to fit in an extra person in an auto.

What is more important - your life or the phone call?

The COVID-19 pandemic had laid bare the growing digital divide in the country and on this World Day of Social Justice let us demand actions for equal economic, political & social opportunities for everyone irrespective of age, gender, race, and religion.

The law specifies how much can be safely loaded on each type of vehicle. Is saving a little money worth risking peoples' lives?