Port Blair, June 23: The Police Department today urged public to fasten seat belts while travelling in four wheelers and wear helmets while riding two wheelers, and not drive under the influence of liquor.
“Traffic Police is actively checking all roads and violators shall be booked under Motor Vehicle Acts/Rules,” a press release issued by SP South Andaman said here today.
The release added that India has the highest number of road accident fatalities in the world. About 1.38 lakh people were killed in around 5 lakh road accidents in the year 2012. In every such case, the breadwinner has lost his life or has been disabled for life, causing lifelong trauma to the family.
“Most of the road accident fatalities occur due to non-adherence to road safety gears like wearing of seat belt, helmet etc. and due to rash and negligent driving under the influence of alcohol,” the release added.
