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Students were informed about the documents such as license, insurance, Registration Certificate, Emission tests and some rules for safety seat belt, hamlet, No using mobile during driving , if the traffic rules are violated then the penalty should be paid. More information about various sign boards (cautionary, informatory and mandatory) was given. Vehicles should always drive on left side in India and pedestrian should walk on right side of the road. Zebra crossing is meant for pedestrians to help in crossing. Every vehicle must have first aid kit. 

To reduce the chances of accidents and curb violation of traffic rules. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 was created. Here are some of the common offences and their fines:

1. Driving without Seatbelt – Fine has increased from Rs. 100 to Rs. 1000

2.Driving without a Valid License – Proposed fine of Rs. 5000 and/or imprisonment for up to 3 months

3.Vehicle without RC Book (Registration Certificate) – Rs. 2000

4.Over speeding – Proposed fine of Rs. 1000 for Light Motor Vehicle and Rs. 2000 for Medium Passenger Vehicles.

5. Fine has increased from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 10,000

1. The classification of roads. National highways, state highways, District roads and Panchayath streets 

The Traffic rules in India

“U”Turns : Drivers arenot supposed to make a U whne a road sign prohibits making this turn.

Dangerous Materials: It is prohibited to carry illegal materials or materials which are deemed to be potentially dangerous.

Driving on mountain / steep roads: In case of narrow roads, drivers moving downhill are to make way for those moving uphill.

Emergency Vehicles: In case of an approaching emergency vehicle, drivers are to carefully move to the side of the road. This will make way for the emergency vehicle to pass.

Keeping Distance: Keep safe distance between two vehicles. This will reduce bumper to bumper accidents.

Honking: Honking is prohibited in “No Honking” zones. Using loud, multi-tone, or harsh sounds for horns is not allowed Indicators: Proper indicators are to be used before turning or passing. Swerving is strictly not allowed.

Intersections: Drivers should slow down at road corners, intersections, junctions or pedestrian crossings to avoid jeopardizing the safety of others.

Keep Left: Ply on the left side of the road in India.

Loading: Vehicles are not allowed to overload than the legal weight they can carry. Also, materials protruding outside of the vehicle are not allowed.

One Way Roads: The vehicle must ply in the direction of the indicated way.

Parking: Parking a vehicle in “No Parking” zone is prohibited. A vehicle must be parked in a way to avoid inconvenience to others.

Passing / overtaking: Vehicles should always pass/overtake from the right side of another vehicle.

Passing Pedestrians: Drive slowly while passing a procession, troops, police on the march or road repair workmen.

Passing Prohibited: Passing or overtaking can be dangerous and can cause accidents, thus it is highly important that the driver is careful while doing so. Passing is prohibited on turns and bends/curves. Passing should be avoided wherever the road ahead is not clearly visible.

Stop Lines: A vehicle should stop before the stop line painted at intersections or signals.

Tractor & Goods Carriages: Do not exceed the seating capacity of these vehicles.

Turning Left: It is advised to stay on the left side when you want to turn left. Sudden lane cutting could cause accidents.

Turning Right: It is advised to stay on the right side when you want to turn right. Sudden lane cutting could 

Always drive at a safe speed and within the speed limit.

The seminar proved to be very informative and beneficial for students as they were informed about traffic rules and road safety. police inspector requested all to follow the rules and inform the parents to follow the traffic ruls. With this the seminar was concluded with vote of thanks by Principal Rev. Fr. Joslie Francis D’silva.

Traffic rules are created to ensure safety and to decrease the number of a accident in the country. Some reasons which have led to more accidents on Indian roads are: Acute lack of traffic sense, lack of knowledge of traffic rules, increasing vehicles driving under influence of Alcohol.