Asks people to report unjust harassment by Traffic policemen
Waris Fayaz
Pattan (Baramulla), Jan 22 : Terming wrong-lane, rash, negligent driving and narrow-lane cuts as the main causes of road accidents, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Rural, Ravinder Pal Singh, on Wednesday urged drivers to follow the rules to make Kashmir accident free.
Speaking on the sidelines of an awareness rally organized in connection with the ongoing Road Safety Month here in North Kashmir, SSP Singh stressed on the importance of adhering to traffic rules and stated that law enforcement is their duty. “My sincere request to all the drivers is not to operate vehicles without essential documents, including a valid driving license, insurance papers, and High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP),” he added.
“We don’t harass anyone, we just perform our duty. However, if anyone feels they are being unfairly targeted by traffic personnel without violating any rules, they should report such incidents without any hesitation,” the SSP Traffic said.
He said that the Traffic policemen are working very hard to create awareness among the public about traffic rules and to ensure strict adherence. “We are committed to zero tolerance towards over-speeding, overloading and other violations to reduce accidents and fatalities,” he said.
The SSP said that there is a positive shift in public behaviour, observing that more drivers are now wearing seat belts and two-wheeler riders are increasingly using helmets. “This shows a growing awareness and it is a step in the right direction.”—(KNO)
