Marking the national Road Safety Week 2019, the Delhi Traffic Police launched a walkathon on Monday at India Gate C-Hexagon - Rajpath in which thousands of students, parents and many others also participated.
Advising the students and asking them to follow all the rules of road safety, Taj Hasan, Commissioner of Police (Traffic) said, “Take a pledge to obey traffic rules and follow road safety norms for their own safety on roads and that of others.” The traffic police also organised street play with the theme — “Road Safety” to aware the students, commuters and parents to follow the road rules and regulations.
The Road Safety Walkathon which started from India Gate C-Hexagon - Rajpath culminated at Shastri Bhawan, covering a distance of around 1 km. The students and other participants, who took part in the walkathon, covered the stretch carrying placards and shouting road safety slogans enthusiastically.
The Delhi parents association which also participated in the event submitted a delegation to the traffic commissioner demanding more safety and security of school cabs.
“Private cabs are biggest worry to us as these vehicles do not follow the rules and regulations. We request the traffic police keep a regular check on cabs especially private cabs. The traffic police also agreed to conduct awareness campaign and workshops in schools for parents,” said Aparajita, member of parents association.