Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that the youth of the country and the state are valuable resources and they should not follow the law because of its fear but because they are a good citizens. “The youth can change this society. If every citizen of the State adheres to the traffic rules then a safe Jharkhand can be built where there are no road accidents,” said the CM while addressing people ‘Run for Safety’ during 30th National Road Safety Week here on Saturday.
“Use helmet while riding two wheelers and use seat belt while driving a car. This is essential for your safety. We cannot change the society just by law, but awareness is also an important contributor to it. Road Safety Week is being organized throughout the State so that citizen can be aware about the traffic rules. The government is making such rule, under which if you caught three times without seat belt while driving car then your license would be cancelled. The Transport Department is now trying to make people aware about traffic rules with the law,” he said.
Transport and Urban Development Minister CP Singh said that the government is trying to implement the rules of traffic through various means. “There is a death every 3 days. We have to do such a thing that there was a huge drop in the figures of the accident. Youth and teenagers triple ride two wheeler without helmet. This is not right. Follow the traffic rules, not to avoid police but to protect yourself. The Government wishes that you be healthy and safe,” he said.
Secretary Transport Pravin Toppo said that there are 12 road accidents every day. The main cause of death is not wearing helmet. Wear helmet, it is very important. The purpose of this program is to make people aware about the traffic rules and follow them.
Deputy Commissioner Ranchi Rai Mahimapat Ray said that for the first time, any Chief Minister's arrival was made in this kind of program. It is important to follow the traffic rules.
On this occasion, senior police superintendent Anish Gupta, traffic superintendent, people of different organizations, large number of school children and youth were present.