Islamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) organized a road safety seminar at the Pakistan Red Crescent Headquarters to promote awareness about traffic laws and safe driving practices.
An ITP official told reporter on Friday that Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Kainat Azhar Khan attended the seminar as the chief guest. Director ITP FM 92.4 Ayesha Jamil, officers of the ITP Education Wing and officials of the Pakistan Red Crescent also participated in the event.
ITP Education Wing delivered awareness sessions on compliance with traffic laws, defensive driving, the use of seat belts and helmets, speed limits, pedestrians’ rights and the dangers of using mobile phones while driving.
Addressing the participants, CTO Kainat said adherence to traffic laws was essential not only for one’s own safety but also for protecting the lives of other road users. She urged citizens to adopt responsible driving habits to help reduce road accidents.
An interactive question-and-answer session on traffic rules was also held, and prizes were distributed among participants who gave correct answers.
At the conclusion of the seminar, commemorative shields were exchanged between officials of Islamabad Traffic Police and the Pakistan Red Crescent in recognition of their joint efforts to promote road safety awareness, the official added.