Shinwari
PESHAWAR
A seminar on traffic awareness and road safety was held at Peshawar Model School on Thursday.
Senior officers from City Traffic Police, Education Team, staff and students attended the seminar. The event was aimed at increasing the public preference toward adherence to traffic rules and regulation. In this context, a special presentation was given by the trained professional from traffic police.
Speakers emphasized that the use of a helmet primarily benefits the rider and ensure safety from critical head injuries and is a mandatory life saving gadget for bike. They also reminded that dividing without a valid driving license is an illegal act and pre-requisite for responsible citizens while driving a vehicle.
During the seminar, SP Education Shazia Shahid and team informed the students about road safety, zebra cross, use and benefits of seat belts and helmets, along with the principles and precautions of driving.
He said that the city traffic police visits different institutions at different times and informs students about traffic rules so that traffic accidents can be reduced and the lives of citizens can be secured.
At the end of the seminar, SP Education Shazia Shahid gave practical training to the students regarding road crossing and later asked them questions related to traffic rules and road crossing to which the students gave correct answers.
Principal of Peshawar Model School appreciated the initiatives of City Traffic Police Peshawar and urged SP Education Shazia Shahid to conduct such awareness seminars at different times and assured all kind of cooperation with City Traffic Police Peshawar.
