Global Insights: The Latest Safety News from Around the World (April Edition)
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Delhi Police's Witty Road Safety Post Goes Viral, Garnering Praise
The Delhi Police, renowned for maintaining the safety of the capital, have also gained recognition for their innovative and influential road safety campaigns on social media. In one of their posts, they creatively conveyed a message about road safety, stating, "If you look at your keyboard while driving, the thing between Q and R will meet you with a challan." The post has already become viral, amassing over 40,000 views and receiving numerous comments praising it. It conveyed that if you look at your keyboard while driving, the Delhi Police, represented by "WE," will be there to issue you a traffic challan.
Women lead road safety campaign
In an effort to raise awareness about traffic management and highlight the serious issue of safety regulation violations, Pune Times Mirror and Vilas Javdekar Developers collaborated to host the 'No Compromise On Road Safety' event in two strategic locations within the Viman Nagar area. Approximately 30 women volunteers from the Viman Nagar Women’s Club (VNWC), along with members of other community groups and ordinary citizens, teamed up with the Mirror team to promote the importance of following traffic rules and regulations. The campaign received active support from traffic constables.
Fleeing accountability: Bengaluru faces a hit-and-run epidemic
The escalating rate of hit-and-run accidents in Bengaluru, coupled with a decline in successful case resolutions, has once again brought attention to deficiencies in road infrastructure, road user behavior, and the effectiveness of existing safety measures. According to the Bengaluru Traffic Police's recent report titled 'Road Traffic Accidents in Bengaluru City 2021-2023', accessed by DH, there has been a significant 41% increase in hit-and-run accidents between 2021 and 2023. This rise aligns with a consistent year-on-year growth in fatal accidents. Since 2021, hit-and-run incidents have accounted for 30%, or nearly one-third, of all annual fatal accidents. In 2023 alone, out of 883 fatal accidents, 266 were classified as hit-and-run incidents.
RTO’s Flying Squad Cracks Down: 121 Vehicles Penalized in Srinagar’s Road Safety Drive
The city of Srinagar witnessed a determined effort to enhance road safety and maintain traffic discipline as the Flying Squad Enforcement team, led by the ARTO (Assistant Regional Transport Officer), embarked on proactive measures. Conducting thorough roadside checks, their vigilance resulted in penalties and registration suspensions for 121 vehicles, including school vans, found in violation of regulations. The crackdown notably targeted vehicles halting in designated “No Halting Zones,” particularly along bustling boulevards and major thoroughfares.
Gurugram Sees 50% Drop in Road Accidents
Gurugram has seen a noteworthy 50% decrease in road accidents, indicating significant progress in road safety measures. Factors contributing to this decline include better infrastructure, upgraded traffic monitoring systems, and awareness campaigns promoting responsible driving. Measures like installing traffic signals, speed cameras, and road safety signage have also played a role in reducing risks on Gurugram's roads.
Cool cops beat the heat: AC helmets revolutionize road safety in India
In Vadodara, India, traffic police officers are using high-tech AC helmets to tackle the intense summer heat while maintaining road safety. These innovative helmets, created by students at IIM Vadodara, feature cooling technology to protect officers from heat-related ailments while they perform their outdoor duties.
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Swiggy conducts road safety and traffic awareness workshop
Swiggy, a food delivery platform, collaborated with Gurugram Traffic Police to organize a road safety and traffic awareness workshop for delivery partners in Gurugram. Following the workshop, there was a session to distribute helmets and a roadshow featuring Swiggy’s delivery partner fleet. The event, overseen by Virendra Vij, IPS Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Police, aimed to educate and empower more than 100 delivery partners in the NCR region on road safety and accident prevention measures.
NSW government intensifies road safety measures amid rising fatalities
In light of a surge in road fatalities, the New South Wales (NSW) government has declared its intention to intensify efforts to improve road safety. This includes doubling the number of roadside enforcement sites for mobile speed cameras and introducing several focused measures. As of 2024, the state has recorded 109 road-related deaths, indicating a troubling increase compared to the corresponding period in 2023. This rise has prompted swift action from authorities to prevent additional tragedies on NSW roads.
WHO-trained journalists win national road safety reporting award in Viet Nam
Journalists trained by the World Health Organization (WHO) have been awarded the first prize in Viet Nam’s annual national road safety media awards. Their interactive series of stories on disability-inclusive transport won in the multimedia category of these prestigious awards, which are organized by Viet Nam’s National Traffic and Safety Committee. Ms. Tang Hai Ha, a journalist with Voice of Viet Nam who led the award-winning team, emphasized the significance of accessible transport for people living with disabilities. She highlighted that accessible transport goes beyond easy travel; it symbolizes their aspirations for full integration into society, including access to education, employment, healthcare, and the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Crash data show road safety measures must improve
Dr. Ali Soltani, along with his research colleagues from the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute at Flinders University, conducted an analysis of crash trends and locations in the Greater Melbourne Area over a span of 15 years, from 2006 to 2020. Their study identified the specific locations where crashes were most frequent and the factors contributing to elevated crash rates in those areas. The findings of this research have been published in Transport Policy.
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