KNZ NEWS DESK
As a part of ongoing National Road Safety Month 2021 , a Medical checkup cum program was held today for Learner licence seekers at Mini Secretariat Shopian in collaboration with Health Department Shopian. On the occasion , they said that the main purpose of organising such camps is to ensure physical and medical fitness of drivers for ensuring safe driving on roads. They impressed all for respecting road safety norms so that road accidents may be minimised and precious human lives are saved. They also cautioned them to desist from overspeeding , avoid mobile phone while Driving and promote usage of seat belts while driving and wearing helmet while riding . Besides Officers/ officials of MVD who delivered speech on inculcating traffic rules while using road either as driver or pedestrian , doctors briefed participants about use of first aid , post accident rescue , basic life support etc.
On the occasion, pamphlets carrying message of different road safety norms were distributed among participants and people visiting for different services.
