? #ThankYou to those auto drivers who step in to function as our primary emergency vehicles. They continue to be Good Samaritans offering timely help, especially within the Golden Hour. This #RoadSafetyWeek2023 we felicitated one such Good Samaritan. Let us all emulate him! #SwachhataPakhwada #SaferIndianRoads
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody”.
On average, we lost 426 lives EVERYDAY on our roads, in 2021. The statistic is not only frightening but also forces us to investigate in detail the causes of road crashes and amplify road safety measures. With the #RoadSafetyWeek2023 approaching, let us call on our government agencies and decision makers to proactively promote road safety.
Here's a #NewYearResolution you should keep this year. Take #RoadSafety seriously & strive to become a responsible driver / road user. Let us know what you will do to make roads safer for all!! #SafeRoadsForAll
It is officially the #holiday season!!! With streets getting busier & people shopping, it is important to drive responsibly. Don't #drink & #drive, wear your safety gears, slow down & give way to emergency vehicles. Let us all enjoy safer roads this #FestiveSeason! #roadsafety
Mr.Ganesan lost his father to a #speeding vehicle. He shares how road crashes not only kill but also have a huge social & economical impact on families. His voice urges us to be more responsible on roads. What are your thoughts? #RoadAccidents #RoadSafety #WorldDayOfRemembrance
Mr.Rajesh Khanna, a resident of #Chennai highlights how distracted driving has been normalised & why we don't see it as a critical road risk anymore. As a road crash victim (leg injury) he also sheds light on the #employment & financial challenges that survivors face on a daily basis. We cannot shrug off the real financial implications of even minor crashes & how some of these can be life changing.
#RoadAccidents #RoadSafety #WorldDayOfRemembrance
#TamilNadu's recent move on increase in penalties as a deterrant for various #traffic violations as per the #MVAA2019, has garnered mixed reactions from the citizens. Highlighting this concern at the event commemorating #WDoR2022, Thiru.M.Manakumar, Additional Transport Commissioner, TNSTA, said that it important for all road users to understand that these enforcement measures are to prioritise their own safety on roads.
#RoadSafety #RememberSupportAct #Justice
Speeding remains the cause of over 69% of road fatalities in India. With such shocking statistics, are we doing enough to enforce speed limits, punish speeders and keep vulnerable road users safe? Find out in this podcast.
