awarenss on road safety

8/14/2019 Awarenss on Road Safety

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AWARENSSON

ROAD SAFETY

by

JCI RAJAHMUNDRY CITIZEN

&

CITY TRAFFIC POLICE, RJY


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1. Road Accident Facts

2. Reasons For Accidents

3. Consequences Of An Accident4. Prevention Of Accidents

5. Traffic Slogans

6. Penal Provisions For Road Accidents

7. Records To Be Maintained With AVehicle


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Road Accident factsMore than 12 lac

people are killed

in Road Accidents,worldwide , every year.

3 to 4 % of Gross National Product

Is lost in Road Accidents.


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Road Accident factsIndia's record in road deaths has touched a

new low, as toll rose to at least 14 deaths per

hour in 2008 against 13 the previous year.The total annual deaths due to road accidentshas crossed 1.18 lakh, according to the latestreport of National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB).


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Road Accident factsOne child is killed in

Road Accidents,every three minutes

in the World.


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Road Accident factsTotal worldwide death toll of

Tsunami of 2004 was about 2,30,000.

But the annual worldwide death toll of

Road Accidents is 12,00,000 !!!

i.e. more than

five times the Tsunami toll.


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Reasons for road accidentsReckless driving

lack of driving knowledge

violating the rules

lack of concentration

Using mobile phones while driving

overtaking at a wrong place and at wrong time

Turning abruptly or stopping without prior signaling

Driving under the influence of alcohol

Failing to stop at a red light


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Consequences Of Accidents

1.Registrationof FIR

2.Arrest of the driver responsible for the accident.

3.Impounding (cancellation of Driving Licence till thedisposal of the case by RTO,Authorities)

4.Filing of a case In Motor Vehicle Tribunal for theinsurance claim by the injured or the relative of thedeceased.


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Prevention Of Road AccidentsMost important method to bring down accidents is

strict enforcement of speed limits.

90% of accidents can be avoided by strict enforcementof speed limits.

Existing speed limits should be brought down further.


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Prevention Of Road AccidentsHeavy Penalty should be imposed on all those who

cross speed limits. If this is strictly implemented,nobody will dare to go at high speed.

Heavy penaltyshould be imposed for thosewho causeaccidents.

Helmet should be made compulsoryby law in all states,OR impose a lower speed limit for those who do not usehelmet.


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Prevention Of Road AccidentsStrict enforcement of existing traffic rules

Safety awareness should begin from childhood, as it isdifficult to impart awareness to a grown up human. Ifsafety awareness is imparted at childhood, safety will

become a habit.

Children below a certain age should not be permittedto do cycling in busy roads / roads where heavy

vehicles are plying.


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Prevention Of Road AccidentsTV and other media should be effectively used for

Road safety awareness.

Major accidents and accident prone areas should bescientifically analyzed.

Speed should be restricted at accident prone areas.

Fitness of vehicles should be strictly enforced.


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Prevention Of Road AccidentsEyes of old aged driving license holders should be tested

periodically.

License of drunkard drivers / riders should be cancelledimmediately .

Footpaths and medians should be made mandatory forimportant roads.

Zebra crossings should be provided for pedestrians for saferoad crossings at appropriate places.


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Prevention Of Road AccidentsSignals for road crossings at important

busy places where a large number ofpeople have to cross the road everyday.

Roads should be properly marked.Proper sign boards should be installed.


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Traffic Slogans If you want to stay married, divorce speed.

Be alert! Accidents hurt.

Hug your kids at home, but belt them in the car!

Normal speed meets every need.

Alert today - Alive tomorrow


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Traffic Slogans You can't get home, unless you are safe.

Leave sooner, drive slower, live longer.

Stop accidents before they stop you.

Better to arrive late than never.

Speed Thrills But Kills.


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Traffic Slogans Don't Drink and drive

Are you tired - Take a break

Keep your child safe - Teach him road safety

Think, anticipate, and avoid accidents.

Kill your speed not a child.


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Traffic Slogans Life is so precious. The life you save may be your own.

Its s better a minute late than "the late"

Don't become a road accident "statistics"


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1.Driving Licence- Rs 300/- U/sec.181 M.V.Act for the rider of amotor cycle.Rs500/- for the owner who allowed unlicenced rider toride the motor cycle.

2.Insurance certificate. Rs 300/-U/sec.196 M.V.Act

3 Pollution under control Rs 300/-

4.Cell phone riding Rs 500/- U/sec 184(a)

5.Triple riding Rs 250/- U/sec 128,184 r/w 177 M.V.Act

6.Dangerous Driving Rs 200/- U/sec 184(b) of M.V.Act

CHALLANAS (FINES) For CERTAINM.V.ACT VIOLATIONS


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Penal Provisions For Road

AccidentsNon Fatal Road Accidents

337 IPC the driver / rider responsible for the accidents punishment of imprisonment of six months or with fine Rs.500/-

or both 338 IPC the driver / rider responsible for the accidents

punishment imprisonment of two years or with fine Rs.1000/- orboth

Fatal Road Accidents

304 {a} IPC the driver / rider responsible for the accidents punishment for imprisonment of two years or with fine or both


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Please Maintain These Rules

For Your Safe Life

Thanks !!!

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