From: Dr. M. A. Saleem . IPS
Date: 30 January 2012
12:23
Subject: Implementation of seat belt rule in Bangalore City.
To:
Subject: Implementation of seat belt rule in Bangalore City.
To:
Dear Sir /
Madam
Over a
million people are killed every year due to road accidents. In India alone,
nearly 100 thousand people lose their life as a result of road crashes. This
number is higher than deaths caused due to natural calamities or any contagious
disease. Bangalore city accounts for 800 accidental deaths annually. Apart
from this, nearly 4000 people are injured every year.
One of
the reasons for Road accident injuries, especially for passenger of 4 wheeler is
lack of awareness about wearing seat belt. Seat belt is one of the oldest,
cheapest and most effective passenger safety device in any vehicle. Seat belt
when used reduces the chance of serious injuries by 50% and fatalities by 20%.
Rule-138 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules makes wearing of seat belt mandatory
for the driver and front seat passenger for 4 wheel vehicle.
During
the last one month, Bangalore Traffic Police has initiated a campaign to educate
road users about wearing of seat belt through media, FM Radio, Facebook and
junction billboards. In order to achieve 100% compliance to seat belt rule, the
voluntary support of road users is essential.
Bangalore City Traffic Police requests you to join this campaign by issuing an
internal circular to all the employees of your esteemed organization to wear
seat belt compulsorily. Your support will make a big difference and helps us to
bring greater discipline on roads. It will also go a long way in making our
roads safer and the city more livable.
Thanking you with deep regards,
Dr. M. A. Saleem,
IPS,
Addl. Commissioner
of Police,
Traffic, Bangalore
City.
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