28th Road Safety Week concludes at Bandipora

5 Dariya News

Bandipora 15-Jan-2017

To mark conclusion of weeklong awareness campaign under 28th road safety week, a district level awareness programme was held today at SK Sports Stadium, Bandipora. Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Bandipora, M M Sofi was the chief guest on the occasion, while as large number of transporters, drivers, conductors and general public participated in the programme.Experts from Motor Vehicle Department delivered lectures on various road safety measures. They stressed on the need for strict implementation of traffic rules and regulations to minimize the road accidents and traffic jams.Speaking on the occasion, the ARTO said that during weeklong awareness campaign besides two free medical camps held at sumbal and Bandipora, general awareness programmes were held in various areas of the district. He said pamphlets regarding road safety measures were distributed during the week while as a fine of Rs 8000 was also realized from the drivers for violating traffic rules. He said during the campaign motor cyclists were asked to make use of helmets and avoid use of mobile phones during driving.Later, in an award ceremony certificates and mementos were given to those who performed best during 28th Road Safety Week.