Hyderabad: The IRB Golconda Expressway marked January 2025 as National Road Safety Month, which came to a close on Thursday. The initiative aimed to spread awareness about the importance of road safety practices.
The Chief General Manager highlighted the need for following lane discipline and wearing seat belts, particularly for users of light motor vehicles. She explained that maintaining proper lane discipline helps avoid disruptions on the road, making overtaking and high-speed travel safer. She added that when all drivers understand and follow these rules, roads and highways become much safer for everyone.
Sai Manohar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) – traffic, Cyberabad, also spoke about the importance of road safety. He said, “Ensuring road safety is a shared responsibility, and initiatives like the National Road Safety Month by IRB Golconda Expressway play a crucial role in spreading awareness. Strict adherence to lane discipline and seat belt usage can significantly reduce accidents and make our highways safer for all.”
The event served as a reminder of how small actions, like following traffic rules and wearing seat belts, can make a big difference in preventing accidents and saving lives.