New Delhi: As part of a two-week road safety awareness drive, Delhi Traffic Police trained 2,136 drivers to promote responsible and safer driving. The campaign engaged students, cyclists, public transport staff, and commuters on traffic rule compliance and disciplined road usage.Among those trained, 1,157 were from DTC (54%), followed by 436 auto-rickshaws, 108 cluster bus, and 70 army drivers. Officials highlighted common violations and risks, such as jumping signals, abrupt lane changes, mobile use while driving, speeding, drunk driving, and improper parking. Drivers were also warned against wrong-side driving, avoiding bus bays, ignoring seat belts, and neglecting vehicle fitness. Officials aslo discussed Environmental and road conditions. They noted that certain weather conditions reduce visibility, while potholes, poor signage, and narrow lanes add to the hazards. They stressed patience as kay in Delhi’s congested traffic to preventing accidents. Additional CP Traffic (Headquarters) Satya Vir Katara said, “We have an awareness cell that regularly conducts campaigns, but this was a rigorous exercise covering everything” He added, “Similar targeted drives will continue across the city, with a special focus on sensitising professional drivers to road safety and driving ethics.”In another initiative, the police involved school students in road safety awareness. Under this drive, 116 students and seven teachers from Shant Nirankari Public School, Govindpuri, visited the Traffic Training Park, National Bal Bhawan.Road Safety Cell staff guided them through interactive demonstrations, safety drills, and real-life scenarios to explain the importance of rule compliance, pedestrian safety, and disciplined road usage. The initiative aimed to provide hands-on learning and motivate the young participants to act as ambassadors of road safety in their schools and neighbourhoods, thereby strengthening the culture of safe mobility across Delhi.
