---------------------------------------------------------------------------
**** http://www.GOANET.org ****
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Goanet mourns the passing of Jorge de Abreu Noronha in Portugal - Nov 27/07
http://tinyurl.com/2dk2bl
http://tinyurl.com/29kpdx
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nasci Caldeira wrote :
Could U please tell me, what exactly is an
'Interceptor' as related to Traffic Awareness'??
Also I do not understand how 'Traffic Management' is
important for youngsters. Are they being trained to
take the place of Kiran Bedi at this young age??
Traffic Management is such an advanced and is quite a
complex subject that even our highly paid and
decorated RTO officials etc do not know anything
about, as compared to what is prevailing in the
developed world.
___________________________________________________________________________
Hi Nasci,
A traffic interceptor is a special police vehicle which the traffic police
use to keep a check on high speeds, lane cutting ,and other traffic
offences.It was pioneered by IRTE(institute of road traffic education) in
1995.It includes :
Video Camera
Video Recorder
Video Monitors
Vehicle Speed Monitoring and Documentation system
Breath Alcohol Analyzer
Pollution Analyzer
Communications and Telematics.
Many Indian states besides Goa use these interceptors to intercept traffic
violations.
Nasci, I live in Goa and I have to survive driving on the streets
here.People know how to drive their vehicles but the majority do not know
rules of the road and road etiquette.It pains me to see the number of road
accidents increasing ,and it especially saddens me to see youngsters dying
because of rash driving ,or because they haven't worn a helmet.
I think it is an excellent way to address this problem by introducing road
safety in schools.These children are going to be tomorrow's drivers -- at
least if we start making them aware about rules of the road from a young age
, we have some hope .
I am not talking high level, advanced road safety and traffic management ,Im
talking basics --- don't overtake from the left,dip headlights ,observe
traffic signage's etc.
I agree that there is a lot that needs changing ,but some one has to start
somewhere .I like to think positive and I am a volunteer for GOACAN and GOA
SUDHAROP ,because I have hope for a better Goa .
And if just one student turns out to be a "Kiran Bedi " from Goa --
wonderful !Now that Ms Bedi has opted for voluntary retirement,someone needs
to take her place.
As for the rest of the students ,at least ,they would have gained some
knowledge and awareness about rules of the road.
Regards,
Melinda
