Coimbatore District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati personally inspected school vehicles to ensure safety compliance. This initiative is part of statewide preparations for school reopening in June after summer break.
Coimbatore: As schools in Tamil Nadu prepare to reopen in June following the summer vacation, a comprehensive inspection of school vehicles is being conducted across the state.
In Coimbatore, these inspections were personally overseen by District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati at P.R.S Grounds under the guidance of the Transport Department.
The audit includes checks on speed control devices, first aid kits, and seating arrangements in the school vehicles.
The event also featured a demonstration by the Fire Department on how to manage fire accidents and a session on free eye checkups for drivers provided by a private hospital. During the inspection, Kranthi Kumar Pati addressed the media, stating that 203 schools and 1323 vehicles were inspected. He emphasized that vehicles found with defects must be rectified and certified before they are deemed fit for use. Additionally, fire safety training was also offered to all drivers present.
Kranthi Kumar Pati warned that schools should ensure the adherence to regulations set by the Transport Department, including the proper seating capacity in school buses. He noted that any violation could lead to legal action and stressed the importance of school administration monitoring the use of private vehicles for school transport to ensure compliance with safety norms.
In Coimbatore, these inspections were personally overseen by District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati at P.R.S Grounds under the guidance of the Transport Department.
The audit includes checks on speed control devices, first aid kits, and seating arrangements in the school vehicles.
The event also featured a demonstration by the Fire Department on how to manage fire accidents and a session on free eye checkups for drivers provided by a private hospital. During the inspection, Kranthi Kumar Pati addressed the media, stating that 203 schools and 1323 vehicles were inspected. He emphasized that vehicles found with defects must be rectified and certified before they are deemed fit for use. Additionally, fire safety training was also offered to all drivers present.
Kranthi Kumar Pati warned that schools should ensure the adherence to regulations set by the Transport Department, including the proper seating capacity in school buses. He noted that any violation could lead to legal action and stressed the importance of school administration monitoring the use of private vehicles for school transport to ensure compliance with safety norms.