Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Kolkata Police Launch 'Mind the Gap' Tailgating Awareness Campaign
Imagine cars are like toy trains.
Tailgating is like making the trains bump into each other!
Kolkata police started a 'Mind the Gap' campaign to teach drivers to stay far enough apart.
They'll use social media and talk to drivers at busy spots, explaining the 'three-second rule'.
This means keeping a three-second space between your car and the one in front.
The police noticed lots of accidents happen when cars are too close.
They're teaming up with driving schools and will watch traffic cameras to see if the campaign works.
This helps make the roads safer for everyone!
Kolkata Traffic Police launched the 'Mind the Gap' campaign on Friday.
The campaign addresses the issue of tailgating and resulting accidents.
The initiative uses social media and on-ground awareness sessions.
The 'three-second rule' is introduced as a safety measure.
The police will assess the campaign's impact using CCTV footage.
- Who
- Kolkata Traffic Police
- What
- A public awareness campaign called 'Mind the Gap' to promote safe driving distances between vehicles.
- When
- Launched on Friday, the campaign will run for a few weeks initially.
- Where
- Kolkata, particularly on major arterial roads like EM Bypass and AJC Bose Road.
- Why
- To reduce tailgating and related accidents and road rage incidents.
- Campaign Name
- Mind the Gap
- Focus
- Tailgating
- Goal
- Promote safe driving distances
- Key Message
- Three-second rule
- Methods
- Social media, on-ground sessions
- Partners
- Driving schools, automotive associations