Archive · 11 Jan 2026
India Promotes Road Safety in 2026
National Road Safety Week 2026 is a special week from January 11 to 17.
It is organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India.
The goal is to make roads safer by teaching people to drive carefully and follow traffic rules.
During this week, people are reminded to stay alert while driving, avoid distractions, and not drive when they are upset or have had alcohol.
It's also important to take breaks during long drives, adjust to weather conditions, plan routes ahead, and always wear seatbelts.
Being patient and courteous on the road helps prevent accidents and keeps everyone safe.
In Telangana, the 'Arrive Alive' campaign will run from January 11 to 24, excluding festival holidays.
This campaign aims to reduce road accidents and fatalities through active public participation, instilling a strong sense of road safety, promoting behavioural change, and institutionalising defensive driving culture.
The campaign will target dangerous practices such as riding without helmets, non-use of seat belts, mobile phone use while driving, drunk driving, and more.
The campaign will involve students, youth, celebrities, voluntary organisations, corporates, the media, public representatives, government departments, and the judiciary.
National Road Safety Week 2026 is observed from January 11 to 17, 2026, in India.
The initiative is organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
The week focuses on promoting responsible driving, pedestrian awareness, and strict adherence to traffic rules.
Key road safety tips include staying alert, avoiding distractions, not driving under the influence, and taking regular breaks during long drives.
In Telangana, the 'Arrive Alive' campaign will run from January 11 to 24, 2026, excluding festival holidays, aiming to reduce road accidents and fatalities through active public participation.
- Who
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Telangana Police
- What
- National Road Safety Week 2026 and 'Arrive Alive' campaign
- When
- January 11 to January 24, 2026 (excluding festival holidays)
- Where
- India, with a specific focus on Telangana
- Why
- To promote safer roads and responsible driving, and to reduce road accidents and fatalities through active public participation
- Observance Period
- January 11 to January 17, 2026
- Organized By
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- Purpose
- Promote responsible driving and road safety
- Key Focus Areas
- Responsible driving, pedestrian awareness, traffic rules
- Public Safety Challenge
- Road accidents in India
- Campaign Duration
- January 11 to January 24, 2026 (excluding festival holidays)
- Campaign Name
- Arrive Alive
- Targeted Practices
- Riding without helmets, non-use of seat belts, mobile phone use while driving, drunk driving, wrong-side driving, signal jumping, crossing stop lines, overloading of autos, meter and uniform violations, use of high-beam lights, and unsafe overtaking