Archive · 30 Aug 2026
VMC Garbage Drivers Receive Road Safety Training in Vijayawada
Traffic police in Vijayawada held a safety lesson for garbage truck drivers.
The drivers move garbage to a dumping yard at the Excel plant.
Police explained how to follow traffic rules and drive safely.
They warned drivers not to use mobile phones while driving.
They also told them not to drive after drinking alcohol.
Reversing was highlighted as especially dangerous in busy places.
Drivers were asked to check behind their vehicles before moving backward.
The programme aimed to help prevent crashes and protect people on city roads.
Ajith Singh Nagar Traffic Police held a road-safety awareness programme for VMC garbage vehicle drivers.
The drivers collect and transport waste to the Excel plant dumping yard in Vambay Colony.
Officials discussed traffic rules, safe driving practices and accident-prevention measures.
Drivers were warned against using mobile phones or driving under the influence of alcohol.
They were told to check carefully for pedestrians, two-wheelers, vehicles and obstacles before reversing.
- Who
- Ajith Singh Nagar Traffic Police, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation garbage vehicle drivers and other participating staff.
- What
- A road-safety awareness programme covering traffic rules, safe driving and accident prevention.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Vambay Colony in Vijayawada, at the Excel plant dumping-yard area.
- Why
- To promote road safety and prevent accidents involving garbage transportation vehicles.
- Organiser
- Ajith Singh Nagar Traffic Police
- Participants
- Drivers of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation garbage vehicles
- Waste destination
- The dumping yard at the Excel plant
- Location
- Vambay Colony, Vijayawada
- Key warnings
- Avoid mobile-phone use while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol
- Reversing guidance
- Check for pedestrians, two-wheelers, vehicles and obstacles before reversing
- Police direction
- The programme was conducted under the direction of NTR District Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu