Follow Road Safety Rules to Prevent Accidents: MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora

YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

Road safety begins with responsible behaviour, awareness and respect for traffic rules, Yamunanagar MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora said while addressing students at an awareness programme organised at Mukand Lal National College (MLN) on Friday. The programme was organised by the Municipal Corporation under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, with the aim of encouraging young people and members of the public to make safety a daily responsibility and help prevent road accidents.

Arora attended the programme as the chief guest. He inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp along with college principal Dr Manohar Goyal, Market Committee Jagadhri chairman Vipul Garg, former Social Welfare Board chairperson Rosie Malik Anand, Anti-Corruption and Crime Prevention Organisation national president Amit Mankat and other guests.

Students use street play to deliver a road safety message

Students of the college presented a short play to communicate the importance of following traffic rules and driving responsibly. Through the performance, they highlighted how careful decisions on the road can help protect not only the driver but also passengers, pedestrians and other road users.

The Anti-Corruption and Crime Prevention Organisation also screened short films explaining road safety rules. The films were intended to make students aware of traffic discipline and the precautions needed to reduce the risk of accidents. The use of performances and films gave the programme a practical, accessible way to discuss the consequences of carelessness and the need to make safe choices while travelling.

Addressing the gathering, Arora, Dr Goyal and Dr Mahesh emphasised that awareness of road safety must be strengthened among young people and the wider community. The programme sought to move beyond information-sharing and encourage people to adopt responsible habits whenever they use the road.

‘Life is precious; do not risk it by ignoring rules’

Arora said human life was invaluable and should not be put at risk by violating traffic regulations. He urged people to follow the rules, protect themselves and help keep others safe as well. Every citizen, he said, has a responsibility to observe traffic rules, because even a moment of carelessness can lead to a serious accident.

He stressed the need to remain alert while driving and to develop the habit of following safety rules consistently rather than treating them as a formality. Responsible road behaviour, he indicated, is a shared duty and an important step towards preventing avoidable injuries and loss of life.

College principal Dr Manohar Goyal highlighted several basic precautions that can make a significant difference: wearing a helmet, fastening a seat belt, avoiding mobile-phone use while driving and keeping within the prescribed speed limit. He appealed to students to follow these practices themselves and spread awareness among their families and people in their neighbourhoods.

Messages shared at the programme underlined that road safety depends on everyday decisions. Wearing protective equipment, remaining attentive and respecting speed limits are simple steps, but they are essential to safer journeys. Students can also play a role by setting a responsible example and encouraging friends and relatives not to take unnecessary risks on the road.

Guests honoured with saplings

During the programme, Municipal Corporation assistant engineers Mrinal Jaiswal and Rajesh Sharma, along with social media cell in-charge Mukta, presented saplings to MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora and other guests as a mark of respect.

Those present included BJP mandal president Aman Saggad; councillors Vibhor Pahuja and Priyank Sharma; Dr Shri Prakash, Dr Praveen Khurana and Dr Amandeep Batra; Babita Sood, Vinod Dhiman, Rajni Soni and Gurmeet Chawla; and Amarjeet Kaur Sandhu, founder of Amansh Welfare Society, among others.

The event reinforced the message that road safety is not the responsibility of enforcement agencies alone. Educational institutions, civic bodies, community organisations and families can all contribute by promoting awareness and encouraging people to practise safe behaviour. Organisers said the objective was to develop a stronger sense of responsibility among students and the general public so that traffic rules are followed and preventable road accidents can be avoided.