Traffic Awareness Drive at Gei in Doda district was conducted by Indian Army. Gei village of Doda district is plagued by frequent traffic accidents which lead to loss of precious lives. Most of the accidents are caused due to poor traffic awareness and limited knowledge of traffic rules. The awareness drive focused to target the two wheeler and four wheeler drivers in specific as well as public in general by spreading awareness on road safety and traffic rules. 04 x Taxi / Bus drivers, 08 x Two wheeler drivers and 30 Civilians were educated on good habits about safe driving & traffic discipline in presence of 01 x Police persons. Drivers were sensitized on severe effects of alcohol & drug abuse on safe driving. They were also educated on Importance of preventive maintenance of vehicles & road worthiness. On the spot sensitization of four & two wheeler drivers plying on the road was conducted by the soldiers with various informative & motivational pamphlets. Drivers Association Gei and local administration whole heartedly appreciated the effort by Army in spreading traffic awareness.
