Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Road Safety Awareness Promoted in Vijayawada and Nager Kurnool
In Vijayawada and Nager Kurnool, officials organized special programs to celebrate National Road Safety Month.
They started walkathons and rallies to teach people about road safety.
The officials said that following traffic rules like wearing helmets and seatbelts, and not drinking and driving, can save lives.
They also mentioned that the districts have seen fewer road accidents this year because of better planning and teamwork.
The police and transport departments are working together to make roads safer for everyone.
Students were encouraged to raise awareness among others and follow traffic signals and use zebra crossings.
NTR District Collector Dr G Lakshmisha urged the public to follow road safety measures to save lives.
A road safety walkathon and rally were organized as part of the 37th National Road Safety Month celebrations.
The Collector and other officials emphasized the importance of wearing helmets, seatbelts, and avoiding drunk driving and overspeeding.
Coordinated efforts by the district administration, transport, and police departments reduced road accident fatalities in 2025.
Students were encouraged to raise awareness about road safety and follow traffic rules, including using zebra crossings and adhering to traffic signals.
- Who
- NTR District Collector Dr G Lakshmisha, DCP Sheikh Sareen Begum, A Vidyasagar, A. Sridevi, students, and officials
- What
- Road safety walkathon, awareness programs, and road safety rally
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday, during the 37th National Road Safety Month
- Where
- Eat Street, Vijayawada and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Gurukul Girls’ School, Nager Kurnool
- Why
- To promote road safety, reduce accidents, and raise public awareness
Government and Law Enforcement
Public and Students
Role in Road Safety
Government and Law Enforcement
Government and law enforcement agencies are responsible for organizing awareness programs, enforcing traffic rules, and reducing road accidents.
Public and Students
Public and students are encouraged to follow traffic rules, raise awareness, and participate in safety initiatives.
- Event
- 37th National Road Safety Month celebrations and road safety awareness program
- Location
- Eat Street, Vijayawada and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Gurukul Girls’ School, Nager Kurnool
- Key Speakers
- Dr G Lakshmisha, DCP Sheikh Sareen Begum, A Vidyasagar, A. Sridevi
- Initiatives
- Road safety walkathon, awareness programs, road safety rally
- Safety Measures
- Wearing helmets, seatbelts, avoiding drunk driving, overspeeding, following traffic signals, using zebra crossings
- Outcome
- Reduction in road accident fatalities in 2025, increased public awareness
