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Hyderabad traffic police hold safety drive at Vasavi College
According to Siasat.com, the Begumpet Traffic Training Institute staff conducted a road safety programme at Vasavi College of Engineering in Ibrahimbagh on Saturday as part of the 'Arrive Alive' campaign. Additional DCP…
The Story in Brief
According to Siasat.com, the Begumpet Traffic Training Institute staff conducted a road safety programme at Vasavi College of Engineering in Ibrahimbagh on Saturday as part of the 'Arrive Alive' campaign. Additional DCP (Traffic) C Venugopal Reddy told nearly 800 students and staff that drivers must stay vigilant and avoid reckless driving.
He spoke about defensive driving and the 'golden hour', the first 60 minutes after an accident when medical help is critical. He also explained the 'Rah-Veer' scheme, which rewards Rs 25,000 and a certificate to those who help accident victims. The DCP warned against driving without a licence and stressed helmet use, seatbelts, speed control, and following traffic rules.
The Indian Opinion
Awareness drives often get dismissed as mere photo-ops, but this one had teeth. The Rah-Veer cash reward and the focus on the golden hour turn good intentions into a concrete action plan. The real test is whether more bystanders step forward to help accident victims in Hyderabad. Will the Rs 25,000 incentive overcome the fear of police hassles and legal trouble?
Source: siasat.com
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