Description : Traffic awareness seminar was held in Guru Harkrishan Public school Karol Bagh ,on 9th May2018 by representatives from Traffic Police, Delhi. Mrs. Pushpal Kaur Head Constable from Education Cell Traffic Police, Delhi delivered an informative lecture to the students from 6th to 8th classes. They informed the students that the violation of traffic rules on roads by underage have become very unsafe especially ,for school children. They presented shocking statistics connected with road rage. According to Road Accident Statistics India 1214 road crashes occur every day in India. 20 children under the age of 14 die every day due to road crashes in the country. One serious road accident in the country occurs every minute and 16 people die on Indian roads every hour. Child who learns about traffic rules and road discipline would grow up to be a law abiding citizen. The habit of obeying traffic rules teaches a person a sense of responsibility, empathy for others and respecting the other person's rights," "Children should be sensitised about their personal safety too and issues pertaining to cyber security and teachers should motivate students to always share their problems with their elders," She added.Educate students about road safety, traffic rules and other mandatory steps to be followed on roads to avoid accidents.
