Coimbatore Observes the 35th Road Safety Week with Awareness Campaign

Coimbatore Traffic Police, in collaboration with a private school, organized the 35th Road Safety Week near Ramanathapuram Signal to promote safe driving practices.


Coimbatore: Marking the 35th Road Safety Week, the Coimbatore Traffic Police, in association with a local private school, conducted an awareness campaign this Thursday morning around 10 AM near Ramanathapuram Signal. The event aimed to educate and create awareness about safe driving practices among the public.

School students participated actively, holding banners with messages like "Life is valuable, wear a helmet", "Driving under influence leads to death on the road", and "Drive with care, life has no spare". These students engaged with vehicle drivers to spread awareness about the importance of road safety and responsible driving.



The campaign was a significant effort to reduce road accidents and encourage adherence to traffic rules. It also highlighted the role of helmets in saving lives and the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.



This initiative is a part of Coimbatore's ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety and reducing fatalities and injuries due to traffic accidents.

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