HT Bureau
DIPHU, May 16: The District Road Safety Committee under the District Transport Office (DTO) organised a road safety awareness meeting for auto-rickshaw and e-rickshaw drivers at the Langfer Karbi Cultural Society (KCS) Zone field in Bakalia town on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr Robert Tuolor stressed the importance of following traffic rules and road signs while driving. He said road signs installed along highways and streets must be strictly obeyed by all drivers.
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He further said safe driving is not only about the passengers inside a vehicle but also about being aware of other vehicles approaching from behind and in front, as well as pedestrians. “Many people enjoy driving at high speed, but there should always be a limit to avoid accidents,” he said.
Dr Tuolor also urged drivers of four-wheelers to wear seat belts and two-wheeler riders to wear helmets to minimise risks during accidents.
District Transport Officer (DTO) Bikram Aditya Gogoi explained traffic safety measures, stating that vehicles entering four-lane national highways from link roads must give way to vehicles already moving at high speed on the highway before joining.
He also highlighted the importance of following traffic signal lights—red, yellow and green at crossings and junctions for safe movement of vehicles.
During the meeting, it was found that many auto-rickshaw and e-rickshaw drivers were operating vehicles without valid driving licences. The DTO asked them to apply online for licences by May 25.
Gogoi also appealed to drivers to follow traffic rules and road signs to prevent unnecessary road accidents. He urged people to assist accident victims by taking injured persons to the nearest health centre to save lives.
He further instructed auto-rickshaw drivers to ensure that their vehicles are fitted with proper side indicator lights.
Journalists Atul Bora and Lombudar Bora, who were present at the programme, alleged that many e-rickshaw drivers in Bakalia town drive recklessly without using indicators or following traffic rules. They appealed to the drivers to be more careful on the roads.
Sanjib Hazarika, Sub-Inspector of Bakalia Police Station, and noted actor Rajib Kro also attended the awareness programme.
More than 200 auto-rickshaw and e-rickshaw drivers, along with their vehicles, participated in the meeting.
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