SOME MAJOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AFFECTING SAFETY

Red Light Jumping: You feel that by jumping red light you are saving upon your time. But it is not so. In fact you are losing it and playing with your life and is getting yourself booked under the law


Improper & Obstructive Parking: No parking should be done on road, except when specifically permitted by a direction on a board. Don’t blame when you are stuck in traffic jam next time, some among you may have parked obstructively on the road.


Violation of Mandatory Signs: There are certain mandatory signs, violation of which may put you in trouble. These are entering a one-way road from the opposite side, taking a right turn or left turn at places where it is prohibited, and blowing of horn where it is prohibited


Overtaking: On certain roads overtaking is strictly prohibited. These are the ones where the volume of traffic is very high. When overtaking on roads where it is not prohibited you should exercise great caution and put your power of judgement to its proper use.


Drunken Driving: Drunken driving is the gravest of all traffic offences. It is dangerous not only for you but also for other road users.

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Know the Road Markings 2

Single Yellow Line: You cannot cross this line except while turning Right or taking a U-Turn.


Box Junction: A rectangular box with yellow crossed diagonal lines. Vehicles are not supposed to stop at this even for a brief period. Vehicles should cross it only if they have a clear space available ahead of the yellow box.


Stop Line: A single solid transverse line at the intersection. If the light signal is red or the traffic officer signals to ’Stop’ one is to stop the vehicle before this line.


Zebra Crossing: Alternate black and white stripes painted parallel to the road for pedestrians to cross the road when signals indicate so. Vehicles must stop and give way to pedestrians at these crossings. Pedestrian crossings are marked to facilitate and give the right of way to pedestrians.

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KNOW THE MARKINGS ON ROAD

All lines, patterns, words and colours applied on or attached to the road surface or kerbs are road markings. These are meant to direct, guide and regulate the road users. They are, in fact, the languages of road.

Centre Line: This white broken line divides the road into two, separating opposing stream of traffic. This line can be crossed if overtaking is essential provided the oncoming carriageway is clear

Double White/Yellow Lines:These divide the road into two and overtaking/crossing these lines from both side and U-turn is strictly prohibited.
White less than and greater than signs: This indicates to slow down and proceed carefully. This road marking is generally found on roads near a school, college or hospital.

Small Broken White Lines:These demarcate the lanes on a road. Vehicles are supposed to move in between these lines. The left most lane is for buses, heavy vehicles and slow moving vehicles. The middle lane is for LMVs, scooters & motor cycles & the right most lane is for overtaking & turning right.

Parking prohibited Lines:Continuous single yellow/white line at the edge of the carriageway indicates that no vehicle can be parked but vehicle can be stopped along such a road. Continuous double yellow/white lines indicate that both parking and stopping are prohibited.

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WHAT DOES TRAFFIC SIGNALS INDICATE?

RED means STOP
Wait behind the stop line or cross walk.

If there are no lines, stop before the traffic light at the intersection so that traffic light is clearly visible.
Wait until a green signal appears before proceeding.

AMBER means CAUTION

You may move on if the amber appears after you have already crossed the stop line or when you feel that your stopping may cause accident. Anyhow be careful.

GREEN means GO

Proceed ahead ensuring that the way is clear

You can make a right or left turn if not prohibited by signs, but take special care and give way to pedestrians crossing the road.
FLASHING RED

Generally provided at level crossings, bridges, airfield, fire stations, minor roads, etc.

It means you must come to a full stop and proceed cautiously after making a safety check on all approaching traffic.

FLASHING YELLOW

Generally provided where major roads meet minor roads.

Slow down and proceed with caution, giving due attention to other traffic and pedestrians.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Traffic control devices are all signs, signals, markings and devices placed on or adjacent to a road or highway, to regulate, warn or guide traffic to promote road safety. Every road user must be aware of these devices.

Traffic control devices comprise of:
Traffic signs
Road markings
Traffic Signals
Miscellaneous traffic control devices such as barricades, traffic cones, central refuges, speed breakers, bollards, reflective devices etc.

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EMERGENCY FIRST-AID(in case of an accident)

-Do not move an injured person unless it is absolutely necessary.
-If you must move an injured person, keep the back and neck as straight as possible by putting your arms under the back, and gently support the neck with your upper arms.
-Take hold of the clothing with your hands, and pull the victim headfirst away from danger.
-Check to see if the injured is breathing. If the person is not breathing and you are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), begin administering CPR or mouth-to-mouth breathing.

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HOW TO REACT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT

-Always carry a basic emergency kit in your vehicle, containing flares and first aid supplies.
-If involved in a crash you must stop, regardless of the extent of damage.
-It is a criminal offence to leave the scene of an accident involving a fatality or a personal injury.
-Exchange information with other drivers involved. Give your name, address, etc. to the other drivers and police on the scene.
-If a parked vehicle or property other than a vehicle is damaged or if a domestic animal is injured, try to locate the owner or notify the police.
-Do not stop at an accident scene unless you are involved or emergency help is needed. Otherwise, keep your attention on driving and the directions given by traffic police.
-Shift the injured immediately to the hospital in any vehicle available.

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