Pune Police Launch Traffic Internship Program To Educate Students On Road Safety
Pune Police Launch Traffic Internship Program To Educate Students On Road Safety
Pune: In a significant move to raise awareness about traffic rules and regulations, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar announced the establishment of a new training institute aimed at educating police officers entering the traffic department, as well as school and college students. The institute will provide detailed training on traffic issues, challenges, and the consequences of breaking traffic rules.
The announcement was made on Saturday during an event organized in collaboration with the Pune Police Traffic Branch, Pune Platform for Collaborative Response (PPCAR), Top Management Consortium Foundation (TMCF), and Jahangir Hospital. The initiative, called the ‘Pune Traffic Mitigation Internship Program,’ aims to offer valuable insights into traffic regulation. Students who participated in the program received certificates from Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar.
The program is designed to educate students about traffic issues, rule violations, and the resulting penalties. Additionally, it will provide guidance on how to assist accident victims and the use of technical tools like CCTV in traffic management.
Commissioner Kumar emphasized the need for active police involvement in resolving traffic congestion. He stressed that identifying and understanding congestion areas will be crucial for efficient traffic management. Efforts are also being made to clear encroachments on roads, ensuring smoother traffic flow.
Unique Penalties for Rule Violators
As part of this initiative, traffic police will impose unique penalties on individuals caught violating traffic rules, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or driving against traffic. After the training institute is launched, offenders will be called to the institute where they will be educated about traffic regulations.
What is the ‘Pune Traffic Mitigation Internship Program’?
The program will take students to busy intersections, providing hands-on training in traffic management and enforcement. It will also cover the procedures for handling rule violators and giving immediate assistance to accident victims. The program will be conducted under the guidance of Police Deputy Commissioner Amol Zende, Police Inspectors Sunil Gawli and Runal Mulla, and Sub-Inspector Raghatwan.
