Traffic Wing, Sector 29 - Chandigarh Policechandigarhpolice.gov.in/pdf/Good Work/traffic.pdfTraffic Wing, Sector – 29 Sr. No. Date Detail of Event 1. 27.01.2015 to 02.02.2015 Chandigarh

Traffic Wing, Sector – 29

Sr. No. Date Detail of Event

1. 27.01.2015 to

02.02.2015

Chandigarh Traffic Police organized 26th Road Safety Week 2015 in

UT, Chandigarh from 27th January to 2nd February, 2015 with the

theme “Safety is not just a slogan”, It‟s a way of life. The traffic

awareness function and Cultural evening was inaugurated by

Advisor to the Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh at Tagore Theatre,

Sector 18, Chandigarh today i.e. on 27.01.2015 as a part of opening

ceremony. On 28.01.2015, Road Safety Workshop for School Bus

Drivers/CTU Bus Drivers/conductors was held at Auditorium Traffic &

Security Lines, Sector-29B, Chandigarh to aware them about traffic

rules and regulations. traffic awareness function and renovated

Children Traffic Park was inaugurated by IGP/UT Chandigarh at

Children Traffic Park Sector 23, Chandigarh in association with the

Honda Motorcycles & Scooter, India.

2. Traffic Chandigarh Traffic Police organized Ulta Pulta Traffic Safety

Function in memory of Late Sh. Jaspal Bhatti, Brand Ambassador, at

Chitkara School Auditorium, Sector 25, Chandigarh. Artist Sunil

Grover, (Guthi of Comedy Nights) gave special performance on this

occasion. Sh. Anurag Aggarwal, IAS, Home Secretary, Chandigarh

was the Chief Guest. Sh. A.S. Cheema, IPS, DIG/UT, Sh. Sukhchain

Singh, IPS, SSP/UT, Sh. Maneesh Chaudhry, IPS, SSP Traffic & Sec.

along with other officer were present on the occasion.

3. 9.1.2016 In view of prohibition on plying of Diesel Three-wheelers (Auto

Rikshaw) in the territory of U.T, Chandigarh by State Transport

Authority. As on 08.1.2016 Chandigarh Traffic Police initiated a

special drive against the Diesel Three-wheelers (Auto Rikshaw)

roaming in the city without any permit. During the drive, 35 number

of Three-wheelers impounded on 08.1.2016 and 53 number of Three-

wheelers impounded on 9.1.2016 upto 3.00 PM and drive against

plying of Diesel Three-wheelers (Auto Rikshaw) is still continue.

Further, during the special drive against drunken driving as on

8.1.2016 drunken driving nakas were laid in the various parts of city

and 52 numbers of vehicles were impounded for drunken

driving.

4. 14.02.2016 On last day of Road Safety Week “Time for Action” a free Eye

check-up camp was organized in Traffic Police Lines, Sector-29,

Chandigarh by Charitable Eye Hospital Sohana, Distt. Mohali,

Punjab for Traffic Staff of Chandigarh Police, CTU Bus Drivers & Auto

Rickshaw Drivers. Total 108 CTU Bus Drivers & Auto Rickshaw Drivers

took part in this Medical Check-up Camp. Apart from this, a

Meditation Camp was also organized by Brahma Kumari Ashram,

Sector-33, Chandigarh. Literature and CD‟s for awareness on Road

Safety were also distributed by Chandigarh Traffic Police.

5. 13.02.2016 On 6th day of traffic week a Cricket Match played between

Chandigarh Police v/s Press Club Chandigarh was held at Police

Lines Sector-26 Chandigarh. Sh. A.S. Cheema IPS, W/DIG/UT,

Chandigarh was the Chief Guest & Dr. Sukhchain Singh Gill IPS,

W/SSP/UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Maneesh Chaudhry IPS, W/SSP/Traffic &

Security, Sh. R.N. Meena, IPS, Commandant IRB Chandigarh ,All

DSPs, all Inspectors and all Traffic Marshals were present during the

event. During the Cricket match Chandigarh Police won the Match

against Press Club Chandigarh. The winner team & participants

were appreciated by W/DIG and prizes were given to them for their

performances. Revamped Traffic Police Black Book-2016 having

detailed information of road accidents and the Chandigarh Police

annual review Booklet and Calendar Yearly 2016 was also released.

SP Communication Mr. Roshan Lal were honoured by Chief Guest

Sh. A.S Cheema IPS, W/DIG/UT, Chandigarh. A Free Sugar Test

Camp organized by Medicose lab. Sector-22 Chandigarh. Members

of Union Bank of India & Press Club Chandigarh also honoured the

Chief Guest Sh. A.S. Cheema IPS, W/DIG/UT, Chandigarh. 4 Traffic

Police Personnel and 25 Traffic Marshals were also awarded by the

Chief Guest for bravery and good duty. The names are given below

as:-

Best Challaning Officers:-

1. Inspector Ashwani Kumar

2. SI Kuldeep

3. SI Dharampal

4. ASI Suresh Kumar

6. 12.02.2016 On fifth day of 27th Road Safety Week-2016, Sh. A.S Cheema IPS,

W/DIG/UT, Chandigarh inaugurated “Wheel Clamps” and Release

Traffic Book (Drive Safe-Stay Smart) by Dr. Guneet Singh and Year

Book of Honda, E-mail ID launch for women rider learner i.e.

[email protected] of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter

India Pvt.Ltd by the Chief Guest. In this occasion Dr.Sukhchain Singh

Gill IPS, W/SSP/UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Maneesh Chaudhry IPS,

W/SSP/Traffic & Security, Sh. R.N. Meena, IPS, Commandant IRB

Chandigarh, Mr. P. Rajagopi, Head- Sales and Business Planning,

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt.Ltd, Sh. Nitesh Ranjan Dy.

GM Union Bank of India were also present. 16 Traffic Marshals were

also honoured. Traffic Police organized a painting competition for

school children. About 425 students from Govt./Private schools of

the city participated in this competition, Free Sugar Test Camp

organized by Medicose lab. Sector-22 Chandigarh and Cultural

programme “Giddha” and “Bhangra” was also presented by the

Chandigarh Police Personnels. Traffic Marshals presented a skit on

Road Safety at Children Traffic Park Sector 23, Chandigarh.

7. 11.02.2016 On the 4th day of the 27th National Road Safety Week, Road Safety

Workshops were organized in IT Park DLF Building in IBM Company &

Infosys Company Chandigarh. In these workshops employees of

both Companies participated, traffic officials/traffic marshals and

92.7 BIG FM RJ Abhimanyu delivered the lecture on road safety and

distributed the road safety literatures and CD‟s were also distributed

to the participants. Films on road safety were also shown to aware

them about the traffic rules and regulations.

Beside this, a Blood Donation Camp was also organized at Police

Lines Sector-26, Chandigarh with the help of a team from PGI

Chandigarh in which 79 Chandigarh Police Personnels were

donated blood. The aim of organizing this Blood Donation Camp is

to encourage the general public to donate blood which is very

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precious for saving the lives of innocent people on happening of a

road accident

8. 10.02.2016 On the 3rd day of the 27th National Road Safety Week, Road Safety

Workshops were organized in Vivek High School Sector 38,

Strawberry Field School Sector 26, Guru Gobind Singh School Sector

26, Gurukul Global School,Mani Majra,St Anne‟s School Sector 32,

MCM College Sec-36 & Home Science College Sec-10 Chd. In

these workshops students/employees of the educational institutions

participated, traffic officials/traffic marshals delivered the lecture on

road safety and distributed the road safety literatures to the

participants. Films on road safety were also shown to aware them

about the traffic rules and regulations.

9. 09.02.2016 On the second day of 27th National Road Safety Week, Road

Safety exhibitions were installed in Punjab University, Plaza Sector 17

& Ellante Mall, Chandigarh. In these exhibitions students/employees

& general public participated & road safety literatures distributed to

the participants & HC Bhupinder Singh presented a traffic

awareness song in Ellante mall to encourage the people to follow

traffic rules .Beside this, Female officials of traffic police, Chandigarh

were attended the seminar for women‟s studies and development

in Punjab University Chandigarh.

10. 08.02.2016 Chandigarh Traffic Police organized the 27th National Road Safety

Week 2016 in UT, Chandigarh from 8th February to 14th February,

2016 to inculcate the culture of road safety amongst the citizens

with the theme “Time for action”.

During this, Road Safety Workshops were organized in Delhi Public

School Sector 40, St. John School Sector 26, Moti Ram Arya Public

School, Sector 27, Dev Samaj College, Sector-45 & SGGS College for

Girls, Sector 26, Chandigarh. In these workshops

students/employees of the educational institutions participated,

traffic officials/traffic marshals delivered the lecture on road safety

and distributed the road safety literatures to the participants. Films

on road safety were also shown to aware them about the traffic

rules and regulations.

11. 12.05.2016 Zero Tolerance Day by Chandigarh Traffic Police

To keep the city peaceful & secure, Chandigarh Traffic Police

initiated Zero Tolerance Day on 12.05.2016 from 12 AM to 12 AM. The

basic purpose of this was to aware general public to follow traffic

rules without any failure. Following traffic rules is not any option its

mandatory. The exercise was done under the close supervision of

SSP/UT, Chandigarh.

Total 94 Nakas comprising 18 drunken driving nakas, 8 over speed

nakas and 68 others were laid within the city. For this purpose, about

568 Police Personnel including 3 DSPs, 6 Inspectors were deployed

at these Nakas. Total 2634 challans were issued which includes 79

for drunken driving & 1276 for over speeding. Total 126 vehicles

were impounded under the provision of Motor vehicle Act. The

wheels of 7 vehicles were clamped and 12 vehicles were towed

away by recovery van. Fine of Rs 6,56,100/- was collected in a single

day on single window.

12. 03.06.2016 Inauguration of Canteen in Traffic & Security Line Sector 29,

Chandigarh Sh.Tajender Singh Luthra, IPS, W/IGP UT, Chandigarh

inaugurated the newly built Canteen in Traffic & Security Line Sector

29, Chandigarh. Dr. Sukhchain Singh Gill IPS, SSP/UT, Sh Krishan

Kumar, DSP/Traffic/Central, Sh. Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, DSP/Traffic

Admn & South and all traffic Inspectors were also present during this

occasion. The objective of the canteen is to provide vantage to the

general public who visiting daily to our Challaning Branch to pay

the compounding fees as well as to the traffic staffs also.

13. 23.07.2016 Drunken Driving Nakas in City

Chandigarh Traffic Police and PCR laid down joint nakas in different

areas of city on 23.07.2016 from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM. The Nakas

were supervised by Sh. Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, DSP/Traffic (Admn.,

South, Road Safety and R&D). During these nakas, total 82 challans

were issued in which 75 for drunken driving and 07 challans were for

miscellaneous traffic violations. During the drive total 75 vehicles

were also impounded. The exercise was done under the close

supervision of Sh. Eish Singhal, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security, Chandigarh.

This drive will be continued in future in order to save precious

human lives

14. 03.09.2016 Traffic Awareness / Helment Distribution

Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a road safety awareness

program regarding Helmet among the women. Bollywood actors

Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Niwazudin Siddiqui grace the

occasion. Sh. Roshan lal SP-Communications & Law and Order,

Chandigarh Police also present to aware the general public

specially women to wear the helmet while driving/riding a two

wheeler.

15. 04.11.2016 Road Safety Programme by Braham Kumari Ashram

As a part of Chandigarh 7th Police Week being celebrated from 01

to 07 Nov 2016, Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a road safety

programme today i.e. 04.11.2016 at 1100 hours in traffic auditorium,

traffic lines, sec-29, Chandigarh. Wherein the representatives of

Braham Kumari Ashram delivered lectures on road safety under All

India road safety awareness plan. The programme was attended by

approximately 150 officers and jawans of Chandigarh police and

CRPF including autoricshaw drivers and the general public.

16. 05.11.2016 Painting Competition

As a part of 7th Chandigarh Police Week 2016 being celebrated

from 01 to 07 Nov 2016, today, Chandigarh Traffic Police in

association with Honda motorcycles & Scooters India Pvt, Ltd

organized a painting competition amongst the school students at

Children Traffic Park Sector-23, Chandigarh. The theme of

competition was “Chandigarh and cycling is made for each other”

In this competition about 200 students participated from the

different Government and private schools of Chandigarh. Sh Eish

Singhal, IPS, SSP/Sec. & Traffic Chandigarh police were as Chief

Guest. Sh Krishan Kumar, DSP/Traffic/Central, Sh Yash Pal, DSP/Traffic

Admn, traffic Inspectors and traffic marshals were also present.

17. 11.11.2016 UMI AWARDS-- BEST PRACTICE PROJECTS IN URBAN TRANSPORT

“BEST INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVED ROAD SAFETY”

Dr Eish Singhal, IPS, SSP/Security & Traffic is awarded with a special

award for his project “Safety Begins with Team Work” under the

category of “Best Initiative For Improved Road Safety” during

Valedictory Session on 11th November, 2016 by Hon‟ble Minister of

State for Urban Development, Govt. Of India on the concluding day

of Urban Mobility India (UMI) 2016 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Sh. Rao

Inderjit Singh, Hon‟ble Minister of State, Ministry of Urban

Development, Govt. Of India conferred the award to Dr Eish

Singhal, IPS, SSP/Security & Traffic, UT, Chandigarh. Shri Nitin Bhai

Patel, Deputy CM, Gujarat and Shri Durga Shankar Mishra,

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development were also

present there. The aim of project was prevention of road traffic

crashes and to minimize the injuries and damage they cause by

effective law enforcement action supported by the role of

awareness raising campaigns among people about traffic rules &

regulations. Engaging civil society, academia, private sectors and

philanthropic persons for effective execution of four pronged

strategy of 4Es i.e. Education, Enforcement, Engineering changes

and Emergency care training. Citizen volunteers having knowledge

of public dealing are involved as “Marshals”. They accompany the

traffic police officials during their special traffic rules enforcement

drives as well as traffic safety awareness campaigns. Road Safety

Cell has been set up at Children Traffic Park Sector 23, Chandigarh

to impart education regarding traffic rules and regulations to

general public including school/college students, vehicle drivers

and other road users etc. in association with “Honda Motorcycles

and Scooter India Private Limited”. Mobile exhibition vans for giving

lectures & showing educational and road accident related films visit

markets, tourist places etc. NGOs like “Arrive Safe” and “Tamanna”

are actively involved in organising road safety campaigns like street

functions, awareness walk and rally etc. Promoting helmet and seat

belt wearing etc. by engaging celebrities from different fields i.e.

Sachin Tendulker, Kangna Ranaut etc. PEC(Punjab Engineering

College) sharing their technical ideas in introducing effective

technology i.e. Alco-Sensor, E-Challaning system etc. Fortis Hospital,

Inscol Hospital etc providing first aid training to all traffic staffs to

strengthen pre hospital care and immediate post crash response.

18. 09.01.2017 Inauguration of 28th National Road Safety Week

On 9th January, 2016, Inspector General of Police, U.T

Chandigarh Sh. Tajender Singh Luthra, IPS inaugurated the 28th

National Road Safety Week at Govt College Sector-42, Chandigarh.

At the function, Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS, SSP/UT and Traffic & Sec., Sh.

Ravi Kumar, IPS SP Operations, Sh. Navdeep Singh Brar, IPS SP City,

Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic Admn. & Traffic marshals were also

present. The function followed by Traffic awareness cultural

Programme, release of Tele film on road safety rules. Traffic Officials

& Traffic Marshals were honoured by the Chief Guest. The IGP/UT

appeals the general public to follow the traffic rules. The week long

awareness programme on Road Safety i.e 9th Jan to 15th Jan, 2017

by Chandigarh Traffic Police will continue in city at various venues

i.e Car rally, painting competition, Medical Check-up for drivers,

stress management & Road show etc.

19. 10.01.2017 Second Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week

In continuation of celebration of 28th National Road Safety Week,

Today i.e. 10th January, 2016, Chandigarh Traffic Police in

collaboration of Chandigarh Adventure Sports Association

organized a Women‟s Car Rally with an aim to aware citizens to

obey traffic rules & regulation and taken care about women safety.

The rally attended by about 25-30 women participants flagged off

by Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS SSP Traffic & Sec. from leisure valley and

finished at IT Park, Chandigarh covering the all major junctions of

city. Mrs. Simmy Dhaliwal Khosla & Mr. Dushywant khosla comes first,

Mrs. Inder Deep Kaur & Rehmat Aulakh stood second, Mrs Nidhi

Aulakh & Mrs. Manita Raheja comes third in the rally. Sh. Yashpal

CPS, DSP Traffic Admn. alongwith Traffic Marshals & all Traffic

Inspectors were also present during the event.

20. 11.01.2017 Third Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week

In continuation of celebration of 28th National Road Safety

Week, Today i.e 11th January, 2016 Chandigarh Traffic Police with

collaboration of 98.3 FM Radio Mirchi and Maruti Suzuki organized a

traffic awareness Camp throughout the day at all major junctions in

city to aware citizens to obey traffic rules & regulation special

emphasises on following zebra crossing on the roads. Further,

various teams of Chandigarh Traffic police personals are deputed

on major traffic junctions in the city for distribution of awareness

pamphlets on traffic rules and to present appreciation memento to

citizen for following traffic rule willingly.

21. 12.01.2017 Fourth Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week


on the 4th day i.e 12th January, 2016 Chandigarh Traffic Police

organised a traffic awareness workshop for Drivers of CTU, Haryana

Roadways, Auto, Taxi etc at traffic auditorium along with the

medical check-up camp laid by Fortis Hospital for the participant of

workshop. Further, stress management workshop by Baraham

Kumari‟s was also organised for participant. The entire function

presides in the presence of Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS SSP Traffic & Sec

Chandigarh. Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic Admn. & Sh. Rajiv Kumar

Ambasta DSP South Traffic alongwith Traffic Marshals & all Traffic

Inspectors were also present during the event.

22. 13.01.2017 Fifth Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week

In continuation of celebration of 28 th National Road Safety Week,

on the 5 th day i.e. 13th January, 2017 Chandigarh Traffic Police

organized free eyes and Dental check up camp for general public

and police personals at traffic auditorium, Traffic & Security

Lines, Sector-29, Eyes checkup & Dental camp was organized

in collaboration of Eye Hospital Sohana, Mohali and Dental Hub

Dhanas, Chandigarh. Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic Admn. alongwith

Traffic Marshals & all Traffic Inspectors were also present during

the event.

23. 14.01.2017 Sixth Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week


on the 6th day i.e 14th January, 2017 Chandigarh Traffic police

organized a Walk with the collaboration of HELLA India Lighting Ltd.

& Arrive Safe with the theme of “Walk towards Road safety-

Walkathon” to aware citizens about the deaths caused by road

accidents. Walk flag off from Cricket Stadium chowk Sector 16

Chandigarh by Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS SSP Traffic & Sec Chandigarh

and concluded at City Plaza, Sector 17 followed Nukad Natak on

road safety by Traffic marshal. Further, Chandigarh Traffic police

personals distribute pamphlets in the city for awareness towards

traffic rules.

24. 15.01.2017 Last Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week


on the 7th day i.e 15th January, 2017 Chandigarh Traffic Police in

collaboration of Fortis Hospital organised an awareness camp for

police personals at Traffic auditorium, Traffic & Security Lines, Sector-

29 to motivate the participants for organ donation. At the camp Dr.

Priyadarshi Ranjan, M.S (Surgery) Fortis Hospital addresses the

participants and gets them aware about the importance of organ

donation. He promotes the Nobel cause and encourages the

participants to pledge for organ donation. Further, Chandigarh

Traffic police personals distribute pamphlets in the city for

awareness towards traffic rules. Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic Admn.

alongwith Traffic Inspectors were also present during the event.

25. 16.01.2017 Closing ceremony of The 28th National Road Safety Week

Today on the closing ceremony of The 28th National Road

Safety Week, His Excellency, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of

Punjab & Administrator of UT, Chandigarh was the chief guest. On

this occasion at Children Traffic park, Sec.23, Chandigarh, in his

welcome address Sh. Alok Kumar, IPS, DIG, UT, Chandigarh

addressing to the gathering advises to follow the traffic rules and

cooperate with the traffic police. In this closing ceremony, Sh.

Anurag Aggarwal, IAS, Home Secy., UT. Chandigarh Dr. Eish Singhal,

IPS, SSP/UT, Traffic & Security, Chandigarh, Shri Rajiv Kumar Ambasta,

Sh. Yashpal DSP/Traffic/East, all other DSPs & Inspectors, Traffic

Marshals and prominent persons of the city were also present.

The gathering of about 500 peoples on this occasion

enjoyed a skit “jago loko jago” which was performed by the Traffic

Staff, Chandigarh Police & Traffic marshals as well as painting

competition was done by the school children. A traffic calendar-

2017 was also released on this occassion. Traffic Inspectors Sh.

Dilsher Singh Chandel, Ms. Paramjit Kaur Sekhon, Sh. Ranjit Singh

Dhillon, Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Sh. Kapil Dev were honored by the chief

guest of the function. The last vote of thanks was conveyed by Dr.

Eish Singhal, IPS, SSP/UT, Traffic & Security, Chandigarh.

26. 21.01.2017 Safe Braking Contest at Children Traffic Park

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has organized Safe

Braking Contest in association with Chandigarh Traffic Police at

Children Traffic Park, Chandigarh on 21st January, 2017. The Chief

Guest of the event was Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, Dy. SP, Traffic South,

R&D Chandigarh

Safe Braking contest is a unique activity that has been

configured exclusively to on Progressive Braking in two wheelers

through a competitive environment. In this event, we have

educated the participants on significance of the following points:

1. Riding Gears (Helmet, Elbow Guard, Knee Guard and

Gloves)

2. Riding Posture

3. Progressive Braking (Importance of using both brakes in

two wheelers)

In this event, we witnessed 300+ participation from Govt.

Home Science College, Sect-10 & 11, Govt. Industrial Training

Institute, Sector-28, Govt. College of Education, Sector 20, Govt. Co-

Ed College, Sector-46 and Women‟s College, Sector-42 of

Chandigarh. The winners of the event – 1st Ms. Aarti, 2nd Ms.

Dolphin and 3rd Dolly Kohli has been congratulated with Trophies

and helmets by Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, DSP, Traffic South, R&D

Chandigarh to ensure their safety on roads.

Also in order to spread road safety awareness among larger

audience, all the participants were asked to write a Road Safety

Message to participate in Lucky Draw. The lucky winner- Ms. Alka

was congratulated with a helmet.


On 9th January, 2017, Inspector General of Police, U.T

Chandigarh Sh. Tajender Singh Luthra, IPS inaugurated the 28th

National Road Safety Week at Govt College Sector-42,

Chandigarh. At the function, Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS, SSP/UT and

Traffic & Sec., Sh. Ravi Kumar, IPS SP Operations, Sh. Navdeep

Singh Brar, IPS SP City, Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic Admn. &

Traffic marshals were also present. The function followed by

Traffic awareness cultural Programme, release of Tele film on

road safety rules. Traffic Officials & Traffic Marshals were

honoured by the Chief Guest. The IGP/UT appeals the general

public to follow the traffic rules. The week long awareness

programme on Road Safety i.e 9th Jan to 15th Jan, 2017 by

Chandigarh Traffic Police will continue in city at various venues

i.e Car rally, painting competition, Medical Check-up for drivers,

stress management & Road show etc.

28. 10.01.2017 Second Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety

Week


Week, Today i.e. 10th January, 2016, Chandigarh Traffic Police

in collaboration of Chandigarh Adventure Sports Association

organized a Women’s Car Rally with an aim to aware citizens to

obey traffic rules & regulation and taken care about women

safety. The rally attended by about 25-30 women participants

flagged off by Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS SSP Traffic & Sec. from

leisure valley and finished at IT Park, Chandigarh covering the all

major junctions of city. Mrs. Simmy Dhaliwal Khosla & Mr.

Dushywant khosla comes first, Mrs. Inder Deep Kaur & Rehmat

Aulakh stood second, Mrs Nidhi Aulakh & Mrs. Manita Raheja

comes third in the rally. Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic Admn.

alongwith Traffic Marshals & all Traffic Inspectors were also

present during the event.

29. 11.01.2017 Third Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week

In continuation of celebration of 28th National Road

Safety Week, Today i.e 11th January, 2016 Chandigarh Traffic

Police with collaboration of 98.3 FM Radio Mirchi and Maruti

Suzuki organized a traffic awareness Camp throughout the day

at all major junctions in city to aware citizens to obey traffic

rules & regulation special emphasises on following zebra crossing

on the roads. Further, various teams of Chandigarh Traffic police

personals are deputed on major traffic junctions in the city for

distribution of awareness pamphlets on traffic rules and to

present appreciation memento to citizen for following traffic rule

willingly.

30. 12.01.2017 Fourth Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety

Week


Week, on the 4th day i.e 12th January, 2016 Chandigarh Traffic

Police organised a traffic awareness workshop for Drivers of CTU,

Haryana Roadways, Auto, Taxi etc at traffic auditorium along

with the medical check-up camp laid by Fortis Hospital for the

participant of workshop. Further, stress management workshop

by Baraham Kumari’s was also organised for participant. The

entire function presides in the presence of Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS

SSP Traffic & Sec Chandigarh. Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic

Admn. & Sh. Rajiv Kumar Ambasta DSP South Traffic alongwith

Traffic Marshals & all Traffic Inspectors were also present during

the event.

31. 13.01.2017 Fifth Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week

In continuation of celebration of 28 th National Road Safety

Week, on the 5 th day i.e. 13th January, 2017 Chandigarh Traffic

Police organized free eyes and Dental check up camp for general

public and police personals at traffic auditorium, Traffic &

Security Lines, Sector-29, Eyes checkup & Dental camp was

organized in collaboration of Eye Hospital Sohana, Mohali and

Dental Hub Dhanas, Chandigarh. Sh. Yashpal CPS, DSP Traffic

Admn. alongwith Traffic Marshals & all Traffic Inspectors

were also present during the event.

32. 14.01.2017 Sixth Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week



police organized a Walk with the collaboration of HELLA India

Lighting Ltd. & Arrive Safe with the theme of “Walk towards

Road safety-Walkathon” to aware citizens about the deaths

caused by road accidents. Walk flag off from Cricket Stadium

chowk Sector 16 Chandigarh by Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS SSP Traffic

& Sec Chandigarh and concluded at City Plaza, Sector 17

followed Nukad Natak on road safety by Traffic marshal. Further,

Chandigarh Traffic police personals distribute pamphlets in the

city for awareness towards traffic rules.

33. 15.01.2017 Last Day Celebrations of 28th National Road Safety Week



Police in collaboration of Fortis Hospital organised an awareness

camp for police personals at Traffic auditorium, Traffic & Security

Lines, Sector-29 to motivate the participants for organ donation.

At the camp Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan, M.S (Surgery) Fortis

Hospital addresses the participants and gets them aware about

the importance of organ donation. He promotes the Nobel cause

and encourages the participants to pledge for organ donation.

Further, Chandigarh Traffic police personals distribute pamphlets

in the city for awareness towards traffic rules. Sh. Yashpal CPS,

DSP Traffic Admn. alongwith Traffic Inspectors were also present

during the event.

34. 16.01.2017 Closing ceremony of The 28th National Road Safety Week

Today on the closing ceremony of The 28th National Road

Safety Week, His Excellency, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor

of Punjab & Administrator of UT, Chandigarh was the chief guest.

On this occasion at Children Traffic park, Sec.23, Chandigarh, in

his welcome address Sh. Alok Kumar, IPS, DIG, UT, Chandigarh

addressing to the gathering advises to follow the traffic rules and

cooperate with the traffic police. In this closing ceremony, Sh.

Anurag Aggarwal, IAS, Home Secy., UT. Chandigarh Dr. Eish

Singhal, IPS, SSP/UT, Traffic & Security, Chandigarh, Shri Rajiv

Kumar Ambasta, Sh. Yashpal DSP/Traffic/East, all other DSPs &

Inspectors, Traffic Marshals and prominent persons of the city

were also present.

The gathering of about 500 peoples on this occasion

enjoyed a skit “jago loko jago” which was performed by the

Traffic Staff, Chandigarh Police & Traffic marshals as well as

painting competition was done by the school children. A traffic

calendar-2017 was also released on this occassion. Traffic

Inspectors Sh. Dilsher Singh Chandel, Ms. Paramjit Kaur Sekhon,

Sh. Ranjit Singh Dhillon, Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Sh. Kapil Dev were

honored by the chief guest of the function. The last vote of

thanks was conveyed by Dr. Eish Singhal, IPS, SSP/UT, Traffic &

Security, Chandigarh.

35. 21.01.2017 Safe Braking Contest at Children Traffic Park

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has organized Safe

Braking Contest in association with Chandigarh Traffic Police at

Children Traffic Park, Chandigarh on 21st January, 2017. The

Chief Guest of the event was Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, Dy. SP, Traffic

South, R&D Chandigarh

Safe Braking contest is a unique activity that has been

configured exclusively to on Progressive Braking in two wheelers

through a competitive environment. In this event, we have

educated the participants on significance of the following points:

1. Riding Gears (Helmet, Elbow Guard, Knee Guard and

Gloves)

2. Riding Posture

3. Progressive Braking (Importance of using both brakes

in two wheelers)

In this event, we witnessed 300+ participation from Govt.

Home Science College, Sect-10 & 11, Govt. Industrial Training

Institute, Sector-28, Govt. College of Education, Sector 20, Govt.

Co-Ed College, Sector-46 and Women’s College, Sector-42 of

Chandigarh. The winners of the event – 1st Ms. Aarti, 2nd Ms.

Dolphin and 3rd Dolly Kohli has been congratulated with

Trophies and helmets by Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, DSP, Traffic

South, R&D Chandigarh to ensure their safety on roads.

Also in order to spread road safety awareness among

larger audience, all the participants were asked to write a Road

Safety Message to participate in Lucky Draw. The lucky winner-

Ms. Alka was congratulated with a helmet.

36. 29.03.2017 Short Orientation Course on General Behavior

Chandigarh traffic police has conducted a short Orientation

Course on general behavior. In the workshop behavioral

classes have been conducted by Ex. Principal Capt. S.

Choudhary for the traffic police personnel in Security & Traffic

Lines, Sector-29, Chandigarh from 26th March to 29th March,

2017. Maximum Traffic Police Personnel have attended

behavioral classes for improvement in dealing with general

public. The programme has been very useful for Traffic Police

Personnel to learn about the polite behavior with general public

and self respect.

37. 19.04.2017 Today Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted a special

workshop on traffic awareness in Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School,

Sector-16, Chandigarh for promoting road safety & traffic rules.

During awareness School staff was also introduced about the

School Traffic Marshal’s Scheme and teachers were requested to

educate the parents about the School Traffic Marshal’s Scheme

and send willing to traffic lines or office of

W/SSP/Traffic/Security. Insp/Traffic/Admin Dilsher Singh with

Traffic Marshals Mrs. Mohinder Kaur Kataria and Mr. Kulmeet

Singh Sodhi were also deliver lecture on road safety and traffic

awareness.

38. 18.05.2017 Excellence Award

Chandigarh Traffic Police has been awarded Police Excellence

Award in the category of best of Traffic Management by Cops

Today, International, a journal on Internal Security published by

Foundation for Police Research at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on

18th May, 2017. The award has been received by Sh. Yesh Pal,

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Traffic on behalf of Chandigarh

Police. The award was given by Sh. T.N. Mishra, Former Director

General of Police, Karnatka during the function.

39. 16.09.2017 Chandigarh Traffic Police is conducting special drive against

drunken driving in the city by organizing nakas using breath

analyzers on different locations near pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants

and hotels. For community participation, traffic marshals are also

present at these nakas.

On 15.9.2017, Traffic Police organized special nakas

in the city at various places to check drunken driving and booked

116 offenders for this violation and their vehicles were also

impounded. Challan documents have been forwarded to District

Court for further legal proceedings. It is pertinent to mention that

during this year upto 15.9.2017, 4150 offenders have been booked

for the violation of drunken driving.

As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, he/she

shall be punishable for the first offence with imprisonment for a term

which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to

two thousand rupees, or with both.

Further as per Sector 20 (2) of Motor Vehicle Act

1988, his/her driving license shall be disqualified for a period of not

less than six months.

As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, if a

person, having been previously convicted of an offence punishable

under section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable

under that section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction,

shall, by order, cancel the driving licence held by such person”.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general

public to avoid driving in drunken condition and also ensure that a

sober person drives in such situation or alternate means of transport

are engaged.

40. 02.08.2017 Opened new Twitter account in public interest

In order to maintain better coordination with general public at

every sphere, Chandigarh Traffic Police is already connecting with

general public through:-

Web : www.Chandigarhtrafficpolice.org

Facebook account: [email protected]

Youtube: [email protected]

Whatsapp Number: 9779580985

Traffic Helpline No.: 1073

Chandigarh Traffic Police has large nos. of followers on its Facebook

page, Whatsapp number and youtube, where a healthy

intersection takes place with the general public.

Now as a part of its community policing initiative,

Chandigarh Traffic Police is also available on twitter and can be

followed on its twitter account i.e. @ssptfcchd wherein the citizens

can directly and easily interact with SSP/Traffic, Chandigarh for

http://www.chandigarhtrafficpolice.org/



various traffic related problems, complaints, suggestions and new

ideas etc.

41. 26.09.2017 Road Safety Exhibition/Workshop at Delhi Public School, Sector 40

Today i.e. 26.9.2017, Chandigarh Traffic Police has organized Road

Safety Exhibition/Workshop at Delhi Public School, Sector 40,

Chandigarh. In this road safety awareness programme Sh.

Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security, Wing Comd. C.S.

Grewal, Chief Traffic Marshal and other traffic marshals i.e. Ms. Uma

Mahajan, Mr. Inderpal Sandhu, Mr. P.K. Aggarwal, Ms. Rita Sood

and CTP staff participated.

There were around 400 students from standards XI & XII who were

apprised of the Rules & Regulations pertaining to Driving Licence,

use of Helmet and seat belt, Road Signs and Drunken Driving. More

emphasis is being laid on educating students of senior classes as

they are going to be road users very soon.

A quiz contest was held at the end where students who answered

all the questions correctly were presented with Mementos by the

SSP/Traffic & Security. Mrs. Reema Dewan, Principal thanked the

entire Team with high praise for their excellent Presentation. HC

Bhupinder Singh also presented a song on road safety, which was

applauded by all.

More than 1000 road safety awareness pamphlets/literatures and

100 CDs on road safety were also distributed to the students and

staff.

Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting such road safely

awareness programmes in different schools/colleges to create

traffic awareness amongst the students, who are the future road

users.

42. 10.10.2017 Road Safety Exhibition/Workshop

Chandigarh Traffic Police organized Road Safety

Exhibition/Workshop at Moti Ram Arya Senior Secondary Model

School, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh. In this road safety awareness

programme Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security, Mr.

Yashpal, DSP/Traffic (Admn. & East), Insp. Sita Devi, Incharge CTP,

Mr. R. L. Gupta and Mr. Rajiv Sharma, Traffic Marshals and CTP staff

participated.

There were around 200 students from standards X, XI & XII who

were apprised of the Rules & Regulations pertaining to Driving Licence,

use of Helmet and seat belt, Road Signs and Drunken Driving. More

emphasis is being laid on educating students of senior classes as they

are going to be road users very soon. More than 400 road safety

awareness pamphlets/literatures were also distributed to the

students and staff.

A quiz contest was held at the end where students who answered all

the questions correctly were presented with Mementos by the

SSP/Traffic & Security. Mrs. Saroj Savant, Principal thanked the

entire Team with high praise for their excellent Presentation. HC

Bhupinder Singh also presented a song on road safety, which was

applauded by all.

Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting such road safely

awareness programmes in different schools/colleges to create traffic

awareness amongst the students, who are the future road users.

43. 03.11.2017 Police Week: Painting Competition on road safety

Chandigarh Police is celebrating 8th Police Week from 1st to 7th

November, 2017. During this week, today i.e. 03.11.2017, a painting

competition on road safety was organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police

in Children Traffic Park, Sector-23, Chandigarh. In this competition,

230 students participated from 25 various Govt. and Private schools

of City Beautiful.

Out of these students, Vaibhav of 9th standard of Moti Ram

Arya School, Sector-27, Chandigarh got 1st position, Nitika of 9th

standard of Shishu Niketan Sr. Sec. School, Sector-22, Chandigarh

got 2nd position and Ashish Thakur of 10th Standard of Govt. Model

Sr. Sec. School, Sector-22, Chandigarh got 3rd position in senior wing.

Whereas in the junior wing, Sia Chawla of 8th standard of

Sacred Heart School, Sector-26, Chandigarh got 1st position, Kinjal

Chandel of 8th standard of Mount Carmel School, Sector-47,

Chandigarh got 2nd position and Manushri Dogra of 8th standard of

K.B.D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Sector-7, Chandigarh got 3rd position.

In this event, Smt. Simarpreet Luthra, President, Chandigarh

Police Family Welfare Society was the chief guest and Sh. Shashank

Anand, SSP/Traffic & Sec. alongwith his wife Smt. Vasundhra Dalal

Anand, Sh. R.K.Ambasta, DSP-South, R & D (Traffic), Sh. Yashpal

Vinayak, DSP-Admn & East (Traffic), teachers of 25 various Govt. &

Private schools of Chandigarh and Traffic Marshals were also present.

During this competition, various cultural programs were also

held.

44. 05.11.2017 Police Week: Traffic Awareness Programme

During 8th Police Week on 05.11.2017, a Road Safety cum Cultural

Program was organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police at Elante Mall.

Ind. Area-I, Chandigarh in which general public was aware regarding

road safety.

In this event, Sh. Mahabir Singh, Member Secretary, State Legal

Service Authority was the chief guest. During this event, various

cultural programs were also held. 45. 14.12.2017

Drive against Traffic Violation by Auto-Rickshaw

Chandigarh Traffic Police is conducting special drives against auto

rickshaws, E-Rickshaws, cabs plying without permit and/or

registration in the city.

On 14.12.2017, Chandigarh Traffic Police seized 26 auto rickshaws

which were plying without documents and 113 challans for various

violations of traffic rules by auto-rickshaws. Challan documents have

been forwarded to concerned Court for further legal proceedings.

It is pertinent to mention here that during this year upto 14.12.2017,

18471 auto rickshaw drivers have been challaned and 1599 auto

rickshaws have been impounded for various violations in the city. This

drive will continue.

46. 16.12.2017

Drive against Drunken Driving in the city

Chandigarh Traffic Police is conducting special drive against drunken

driving in the city by organizing nakas using breath analyzers on

different locations near pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants and hotels. For

community participation, traffic marshals are also present at these

nakas.

On 16.12.2017, Traffic Police organized special nakas in the city

at various places to check drunken driving and booked 66

offenders for this violation and their vehicles were also impounded.

Challan documents have been forwarded to District Court for further

legal proceedings.

It is pertinent to mention that during this year upto

16.12.2017, 5986 offenders have been booked for the violation of

drunken driving whereas the comparative figure for 2016 was 4677.

Besides above, 142 persons were issued challan for wrong

parking and 118 for overspeeding. The DLs of overspeeding driver‟s

will be suspended for 3 months.

As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, he/she shall be

punishable for the first offence with imprisonment for a term which

may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two

thousand rupees, or with both.

Further as per Sector 20 (2) of Motor Vehicle Act 1988,

his/her driving license shall be disqualified for a period of not less

than six months.

As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, if a person,

having been previously convicted of an offence punishable under

section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable under that

section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction, shall, by order,

cancel the driving licence held by such person”.

47. 22.12.2017

Launching of recently procured 104 body worm cameras in

Chandigarh Traffic Police

Chandigarh Police has recently procured 104 Body Worn Cameras in

order to enhance integrity and transparency in the functioning of

Chandigarh Traffic Police. These cameras shall be used to record

interactions of traffic police officials with the general public and

would also contribute to effective enforcement of traffic rules and

regulations.

On 22.12.2017, Sh. Tajender Singh Luthra, IPS,

W/DGP/Chandigarh has launched Body Worn Cameras for Chandigarh

Traffic Police at Police Headquarters, Sector 9, Chandigarh. On this

occasion, Body Worn Cameras were distributed to the Traffic Police

Challaning Officers by W/DGP/Chandigarh. Dr. O.P. Mishra, IPS,

DIG/Chandigarh, Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security,

Mrs. Nilambari Jagadale, IPS, SSP/Chandigarh,

Shri Ravi Kumar, SP/Operations, Shri Yashpal, DSP/Traffic (Admn.),

Shri Kewal Krishan, DSP/Traffic (Central), Shri Rajiv Kumar Ambasta,

DSP/Traffic (South & Road Safety) and other police officials

attended this event.

48. 24.12.2017

Drive against Drunken Driving in the city

Chandigarh Traffic Police is conducting special drive against

drunken driving in the city by organizing nakas using breath analyzers

on different locations near pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants and hotels.

For community participation, traffic marshals are also present at

these nakas.

On 24.12.2017, Traffic Police organized special nakas in the city

at various places to check drunken driving and booked 93

offenders for this violation and their vehicles were also impounded.

Challan documents have been forwarded to District Court for further

legal proceedings.

It is pertinent to mention that during this year upto

24.12.2017, 6292 offenders have been booked for the violation of

drunken driving.

As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, he/she shall be

punishable for the first offence with imprisonment for a term which

may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two


Further as per Sector 20 (2) of Motor Vehicle Act 1988,

his/her driving license shall be disqualified for a period of not less

than six months.

As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, if a person,


section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable under that

section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction, shall, by order,

cancel the driving licence held by such person”.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public to avoid

driving in drunken condition and also ensure that a sober person drives

in such situation or alternate means of transport are engaged.

49. 25.12.2017 Road Safety Awareness Programmes by Chandigarh Traffic Police

Today i.e. 25.12.2017, Chandigarh Traffic Police organized Road

Safety Awareness Programmes at different venues i.e. Sukhna Lake,

Plaza Sector-17, in front of Church Sector-19 and Elante Mall,

Chandigarh with the assistance of NSS Students. More than 2000

road safety awareness pamphlets/literatures educating wear Helmet

while Riding Two Wheeler, Not to Use Mobile while Driving, Don‟t

Drunk & Drive, Wear Seat Belt etc. on road safety were

distributed. The sweets were also distributed to the general public

through the participant NSS Students who were in costumes of Santa

Clause in view of the Christmas Day . In addition to above programme

a quiz was also organised at above venues for females and questions on

road safety were asked to them regarding road safety. The helmets

were awarded to winner who answered to the questions correctly as a

compliment from Chandigarh Traffic Police. Total 20 helmets were

presented to the females at different venues. The main motive to

distribute the helmets amongst the females was to encourage them to

wear helmet, so that the accident fatalities due to head injuries may

be reduced in the City Beautiful.

50. 19.11.2017

World Day of Remembrance for Road Accident Victims

Today i.e. 19.11.2017 World Day of Remembrance for Road Accident

Victims was observed by Chandigarh Traffic Police at Children Traffic

Park sector 23, Chandigarh in collaboration with Citizen Awareness

Group, Chandigarh and Consumer Voice. More than 250 students of

various colleges of city beautiful participated. 2 minutes silence was

observed followed by Candle March in Children Traffic Park.

Sh. Rajiv Ambasta DSP/Traffic/South, Road Safety, R&D was the

chief guest who aware the students about road safety in his address,

specially the girls student was asked to wear helmet while driving two

wheeler. DSP Hardit Singh, Surender Verma Chairman Citizen

Awareness Group, Chandigarh and Sh. Amarjeet Singh, Legal Advisor

Consumer Voice was also present on this occasion. 51. 31.12.2017

Action against drunken driving on the eve of New Year-2018

Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting special drives against

drunken driving in the city. On the eve of New Year, 2018, Chandigarh

Traffic Police booked 203 persons for the violation of Drunken Driving

in the city. Further, during 2017, 6663 challans have been issued for

the violation of drunken driving.

As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988,

offender of drunken driving shall be punishable for the first offence

with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with

fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.

Further, as per Section 20 (2) of MV Act, 1988,

drunken driving offender‟s driving license shall be disqualified for

period of not less than six months.

As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, if a


under Section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable under

that section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction shall, by

order, cancel the Driving Licence held by such person.

52. 17.01.2018 Special drive against Drunken Driving & other traffic violations

Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting special drives

against drunken driving in the city. On 17.01.2018, Chandigarh


in the city. Further, during this year upto 17.01.2018, 471 challans

have been issued for the violation of drunken driving.

As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, offender of

drunken driving shall be punishable for the first offence with

imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with


Further, as per Section 20 (2) of MV Act, 1988, drunken

driving offender‟s driving license shall be disqualified for period of

not less than six months.

As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, if a person,


Section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable under that

section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction shall, by


Further, Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public not

to drink and drive. Strict action shall be continued to be taken

against such violations in the future.

53. 19.01.2018 Special drive against Drunken Driving & Overspeeding

Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting special

drives against drunken driving and overspeeding in the city. During

this weekend (19-21 January), Chandigarh Traffic Police booked 134

persons for the violation of Drunken Driving and 430 persons for the

violation of overspeeding in the city. Further, during this year upto

21.1.2018, 605 challans have been issued for the violation of

drunken driving and 891 challans have been issued for the violation

of overspeeding in the city.

As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988,

offender of drunken driving shall be punishable for the first offence

with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or

with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.

Further, as per Section 20 (2) of MV Act, 1988,

drunken driving offender‟s driving license shall be disqualified for

period of not less than six months.

As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, if a


under Section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable

under that section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction

shall, by order, cancel the Driving Licence held by such person.

As per Section 19 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, the

overspeeding offender‟s driving license shall be disqualified for

period of not less than three months.

For the information of general public, the maximum

speed limit for light motor vehicles in U.T. Chandigarh is 60 kilometers

per hour, whereas, the maximum speed limit for two wheelers in U.T.

Chandigarh is 45 kilometers per hour.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public not to drink

and drive and also follow speed limits in the city. Strict action shall

be continued to be taken against such violations in the future.

54. 12.02.2018 Today i.e. 12.02.2018, the staff of Chandigarh Traffic Police

alongwith RJ Meenakshi of 94.3 My FM, organized Road Safety

Awareness campaigns regarding „No Honking‟. These campaigns

are organized in front of main gate of D.A.V.College, Sector-10,

Chandigarh and near Hotel Mountview, Sector-10, Chandigarh to

sensitized the students and general public. About 150 stickers of „No

Honking‟ were pasted on the steering of passerby vehicles by the

Chandigarh Traffic Police. These types of campaigns are being

organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police from the beginning of this

year to make the City Beautiful Honk Free.

55. 13.02.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police is running the special campaign- “Make

Chandigarh Honk Free”. The motive of this campaign is “To make

Chandigarh, the City Beautiful not just for eyes but for ears as well”.

During this campaign, “I Will Not Honk” Stickers are being distributed

amongst the general public.

This campaign will cover the following road safety aspects:

Not blowing horn unnecessarily

Lane driving

Right of Way

Not using pressure horns

Not altering silencer especially of motorcycles

Not overspeeding

Respecting the rights of pedestrians and cyclists

On 13.2.2018, during this campaign at ISBT Sector 17, ISBT

Sector 43, near District Court, Sector 43, KVDAV School,

Sector 7, Petrol Pump, Sector 28 and Taxi Stand Sector 38

West, Chandigarh, approx. 520 Nos. of “I Will Not Honk”

Stickers were distributed to the general public.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general

public not to Honk unnecessarily while driving their vehicles

in the city.

56. 14.02.2018 On 14.2.2018, Chandigarh Traffic Police has conducted a

special drive against various traffic offences in the city in the

morning hours from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM. During this drive,

total 72 offenders were booked for various traffic violations

including 27 for the violation of overspeeding and 10 for the

violation of Silencer non functional/Bullet Patakha.

Further, as a part of “Make Chandigarh Honk Free”, special

campaigns were organized at Punjab University, Sector 14,

Transport Area, Sector 26, ISBT Sector 43, near District Court

Sector 43 and Sector 32, Chandigarh, in which, 605 Nos. of “I

Will Not Honk” Stickers were distributed to the general public.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public to

obey traffic rules and not to Honk unnecessarily while driving

their vehicles in the city.

57. 16.02.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting special drives

against drunken driving in the city. On 16.02.2018, Chandigarh


in the city. Further, during this year upto 16.02.2018, 1104 challans

have been issued for the violation of drunken driving.











section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction shall, by


Further, during this year upto 16.2.2018, Chandigarh Traffic

Police has recommended the Driving License of 953 offenders for

suspension to the concerned RLA for the offence of Drunken

Driving, Overspeeding, Red Light Jump and Using Mobile Phone

while driving. During last year in 2017, 5139 driving license were

recommended to the concerned RLA for suspension for the above

said offences.


campaigns were organized at Chandigarh Railway Station, infront

of PGI main gate, Axis Bank Sector 32, Rock Garden, Poultry Farm

Chowk and Transport Light Point, in which, 515 Nos. of “I Will Not

Honk” Stickers were distributed to the general public.


obey traffic rules, not to drink and drive and not to Honk

unnecessarily while driving their vehicles in the city.

58. 06.02.2018 No Honking Campaign‟ and Road Safety Awareness Program

Today i.e. 06.02.2018 a „No Honking Campaign‟ and Road Safety

Awareness Program was organised in National Institute of Nursing

Education, PGI, where the staff of Children Traffic Park sensitize the

nursing students about road safety rules and aware them about the

death on road due to accident. More stress was given to girls to

wear the helmet. 200 stickers “Helmet Saves Her Head Too “ were

also distributed among the students in the institute. The staff and

students were also sensitize about the no honking in the city. Stickers

of „ No Honking ‟ were also pasted on the vehicles in the institute.

Sh. Rajiv Ambasta DSP/Traffic/South, Road Safety, R&D was the

chief guest who aware the students about road safety in his

address. The student of institute played skit on No Honking. Traffic

Marshal Advt. Rajiv Sharma also show video clip on Road Safety to

the students. Dr. Sandhya Ghai, Principal, NINE (PGIMER), Dr. Sunita

Sharma, Mrs. Meenakashi Agnihotri and Mrs. Shabana Parveen, NSS

Coordinator were presented in workshop. Inspector Sita Devi, CTP

staff and Traffic Marshal Mr. R.L.Gupta also share the talks on the

Road Safety. 400 nursing students and staff attended the session.

59. 06.02.2018 No Honking Campaign‟ and Road Safety Awareness Program

Today i.e. 06.02.2018 a „No Honking Campaign‟ and Road Safety

Awareness Program was organised in National Institute of Nursing

Education, PGI, where the staff of Children Traffic Park sensitize the

nursing students about road safety rules and aware them about the

death on road due to accident. More stress was given to girls to wear

the helmet. 200 stickers “Helmet Saves Her Head Too “ were also

distributed among the students in the institute. The staff and

students were also sensitize about the no honking in the city. Stickers

of „ No Honking ‟ were also pasted on the vehicles in the institute. Sh.

Rajiv Ambasta DSP/Traffic/South, Road Safety, R&D was the chief

guest who aware the students about road safety in his address. The

student of institute played skit on No Honking. Traffic Marshal Advt.

Rajiv Sharma also show video clip on Road Safety to the students. Dr.

Sandhya Ghai, Principal, NINE (PGIMER), Dr. Sunita Sharma, Mrs.

Meenakashi Agnihotri and Mrs. Shabana Parveen, NSS Coordinator

were presented in workshop. Inspector Sita Devi, CTP staff and

Traffic Marshal Mr. R.L.Gupta also share the talks on the Road

Safety. 400 nursing students and staff attended the session.

60. 12.02.2018 Today i.e. 12.02.2018, the staff of Chandigarh Traffic Police alongwith

RJ Meenakshi of 94.3 My FM, organized Road Safety Awareness

campaigns regarding „No Honking‟. These campaigns are organized in

front of main gate of D.A.V.College, Sector-10, Chandigarh and near

Hotel Mountview, Sector-10, Chandigarh to sensitized the students

and general public. About 150 stickers of „No Honking‟ were pasted on

the steering of passerby vehicles by the Chandigarh Traffic Police.

These types of campaigns are being organized by Chandigarh Traffic

Police from the beginning of this year to make the City Beautiful Honk

Free.

61. 13.02.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police is running the special campaign- “Make







Lane driving

Right of Way



Not overspeeding


On 13.2.2018, during this campaign at ISBT Sector 17, ISBT

Sector 43, near District Court, Sector 43, KVDAV School,

Sector 7, Petrol Pump, Sector 28 and Taxi Stand Sector 38

West, Chandigarh, approx. 520 Nos. of “I Will Not Honk”


Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public

not to Honk unnecessarily while driving their vehicles in the

city. 62. 14.02.2018 On 14.2.2018, Chandigarh Traffic Police has conducted a

special drive against various traffic offences in the city in the

morning hours from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM. During this drive,

total 72 offenders were booked for various traffic violations

including 27 for the violation of overspeeding and 10 for the

violation of Silencer non functional/Bullet Patakha.


campaigns were organized at Punjab University, Sector 14,

Transport Area, Sector 26, ISBT Sector 43, near District

Court Sector 43 and Sector 32, Chandigarh, in which, 605 Nos.

of “I Will Not Honk” Stickers were distributed to the general

public.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public to obey

traffic rules and not to Honk unnecessarily while driving their

vehicles in the city.

63. 16.02.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting special drives against

drunken driving in the city. On 16.02.2018, Chandigarh Traffic Police

booked 69 persons for the violation of Drunken Driving in the city.

Further, during this year upto 16.02.2018, 1104 challans have been

issued for the violation of drunken driving.



imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine

which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.







section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction shall, by order,

cancel the Driving Licence held by such person.

Further, during this year upto 16.2.2018, Chandigarh Traffic

Police has recommended the Driving License of 953 offenders for

suspension to the concerned RLA for the offence of Drunken Driving,

Overspeeding, Red Light Jump and Using Mobile Phone while

driving. During last year in 2017, 5139 driving license were

recommended to the concerned RLA for suspension for the above said

offences.


campaigns were organized at Chandigarh Railway Station, infront of

PGI main gate, Axis Bank Sector 32, Rock Garden, Poultry Farm Chowk

and Transport Light Point, in which, 515 Nos. of “I Will Not Honk”



obey traffic rules, not to drink and drive and not to Honk


64. 19.02.2018 Special Campaign “Make Chandigarh Honk Free”

Chandigarh Traffic Police is running the special campaign- “Make







Lane driving

Right of Way



Not overspeeding


On 19.2.2018, during this campaign at Sector 48, ISBT Sector 17 IT

Park, 66 KV Chowk near PGI, approx. 450 Nos. of “I Will Not Honk”


Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public not to Honk










Lane driving

Right of Way



Not overspeeding


On 20.2.2018, special campaign were held at Govt. Model Senior

Secondary School, Dadu Majra Colony, ISBT Sector 43, ISBT Sector

17 Chowk, Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 37D, Coaching Centers

in Sector 34, PEC light point and Piccadilly Chowk, in which many “I

Will Not Honk” Stickers were distributed to the general public.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public not to

Honk unnecessarily while driving their vehicles in the city.









Lane driving

Right of Way



Not overspeeding


On 22.2.2018, special campaign were held at Batra Chowk, ISBT

Sector 43, Modella Light Point, PB & HR High Court, in front of gate

GMCH-32 and Iron Market Chowk, Chandigarh in which 680 “I Will

Not Honk” Stickers were distributed to the general public.



67. 22.02.2018 Special Drive against wrong parking

To curb the menace of wrong parking in the city, Chandigarh Traffic

Police is conducting special drives against wrong parking. During this

special drive, affixing of wheel clamps on wrongly parking vehicles,

towing of vehicles using hydraulic recovery vans and challaning of such

vehicles has been intensified.

During this year upto 22.2.2018, Chandigarh Traffic

Police has issued 3545 challans for the violation of wrong parking in

the city. It is pertinent to mention that during the previous year upto

22.2.2018, 1478 offenders were booked for the violation of wrong

parking.

Further, Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the

general public to co-operate with the police during Rose Festival-

2018 and ensure:-

1. That vehicles are efficiently parked only in the designated

parking lots not consuming more space than necessary.

2. Car pooling should be done, whenever and wherever possible.

3. People are advised not to park their vehicles in „No Parking‟

Zones/Roads; otherwise, such vehicles shall be towed

away/clamped.

4. In case vehicle is towed away/clamped, please contact Traffic

Helpline No. 1073.

68. 23.02.2018 Special drives against drunken driving


drunken driving in the city. On the night of 21.02.2018, Chandigarh


in the city.




which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both. Further, as

per Section 20 (2) of MV Act, 1988, drunken driving offender‟s driving

license shall be disqualified for period of not less than six months.

Further, Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general

public to co-operate with the police, also requests to not to drink and

drive. Further, strict action shall be continued to be taken against

above said violations as per law.

69. 02.03.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police Special arrangements & Special drive

against drunken driving on the eve of Holi Festival

On the eve of Holi Festival, Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted

special drive against drunken driving, overspeeding, without helmets,

triple riding, modified silencer/bullet patakha and other traffic

violations in the city.

During this drive, 1017 violators have been challaned for various

traffic offences. The description of the same is as under:-

S.

No.

Offence Challans

1 Without Helmet 638

2 Drunken Driving 140

3 Triple Riding 104

4 Using Pressure Horn/Multitoned horn,

Modified Silencer/Bullet patakha/

Music at high pitch

100

5 Without Seat Belt 86

6 Over speeding 24

7 Vehicles Impounded 319

8 Misl. 483

It is pertinent to mention that during this year upto 2.3.2018, 1394

offenders have been booked for the violation of drunken driving.

Further, Chandigarh Traffic Police also deployed traffic police

personnel with video recorder in plain clothes at 20 inner unmanned

locations. Approx. 400 TVIS will be issued based on the video

recording done at 20 points. Apart from this, approx. 150 TVIS will

be issued based on CCTV footage and pictures of violator sent by

citizens on social media accounts of Chandigarh Traffic Police.

Further, drone cameras were also used to monitor movement of

traffic and traffic rules violators during this drive.

On the eve of Holi during this special checking, more than 170 cases

for suspension on driving license will be shortly recommended by

Chandigarh Traffic police. Further, during this year upto 2.3.2018,

more than 1216 cases for suspension on driving license have been

recommended by Chandigarh Traffic police.

70. 07.03.2018 Drive against modified silencers

Modified silencers in motorcycles, especially Bullet bikes are being

used for emitting cracker-sound, which not only causes noise pollution

but also terrifies the general public, especially senior citizens and

young children.

Chandigarh Traffic Police is conducting special awareness drives at

various motor markets in the city, in which mechanics and spare parts

shop owners of motorcycles are being sensitized about the harmful

effects of modified silencers and they are also being warned not to

modify silencers, otherwise strict action shall be taken as per law

(photos annexed).

Further, Chandigarh Traffic Police is conducting special drive against

vehicles with Modified Silencer in the city on a daily basis. During

this drive, many motorcycles with modified silencers have been

impounded by Chandigarh Traffic Police and owners of such vehicles

have been motivated to replace the modified silencers (photos

annexed).

During this year upto 4.3.2018, 690 violators have been challaned for

the violation of silencer non-functional/creating undue noise/Playing

music at high pitch. Further, 71 motorcycles have been impounded for

such violation, out of which modified silencers of 34 motorcycles have

been replaced at Traffic Lines, Sector 29, Chandigarh.

Chandigarh Traffic police appeals to the general public that

modification of silencers of motorcycles is a violation. If anyone is

found riding a motorcycle with modified silencer, please share his/her

information on Chandigarh Traffic Police whatsapp No. 9779580985.

Strict action shall be taken against such vehicles which can also be

seized by the Police.

71. 08.03.2018 Road Safety Awareness campaigns on the occasion of Women‟s Day

On the occasion of Women‟s Day, the staff of Chandigarh Traffic

Police, organized Road Safety Awareness campaigns at two different

places i.e. Govt. College of Commerce & Business, Sector-50,

Chandigarh in the morning and at Plaza, Sector-17 in the evening. In

the morning event, Sh. Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, DSP/Traffic–South,

Insp. Sita Devi, I/C–CTP and Principal as well as 10

Professors/Lecturers and about 100 students of the College were

present. During this event, 450 literature on road safety was

distributed amongst the professors/lecturers and students of the

College. Apart from this, 50 stickers under the title “Helmet Saves

Her Head Too” were distributed to the female students as well as 5

helmets were also presented to 5 female students, to encourage the

use of helmet while riding two-wheeler by female.

In the evening event at Plaza, Sector-17, about 65 persons

participated. Several questions were asked on road signs to females

and who replied correctly, helmet was presented to her. During this

event, 5 helmets were presented to different 5 females to encourage

them to wear helmet while riding two-wheeler. Apart from this, 50

stickers under the title “Helmet Saves Her Head Too” were also

distributed amongst the females.

72. 09.03.2018 No Honking Campaign (Road Safety)

Chandigarh Traffic Police is organizing the special campaigns - “Make

Chandigarh Honk Free”. Today, this special campaign on „No Honking‟

was inaugurated by Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP Security & Traffic,

at HDFC Regional Head Office, Plot No. 28, Ph-1, Ind. Area,

Chandigarh. Sh. Vineet Arora, Regional Head - North, HDFC Bank

Limited, along with his staff and officers from Chandigarh Police were

also present on this occasion.

Sh. Shashank Anad, IPS, SSP Sec & Traffic in his speech said “we will

try to make the City Beautiful Chandigarh a first Honk free city of

India. Chandigarh Police is running this drive and under 70 days of this

drive we are experiencing that we are also doing character building of

people on roads which is educating people to be patient, be polite, be a

good citizen while driving. We are getting good support from Radio, TV

& Print Media also. Through the year 2018, we will significantly focus

on „No Honking‟ campaign which will also cover following road safety

aspects:


Lane driving

Right of Way on round abouts




Good driving

Sh. Vineet Arora, Regional Head - North, HDFC Bank Limited

said “we are delighted to partner with Chandigarh Police in the

endeavor to make Chandigarh India‟s first „honk free‟ city. The

incessant honking on the roads is not just an inconvenience but also a

major cause of noise pollution. High decibel levels are also detrimental

to the overall health of the common public. As a socially responsible

corporate, we feel that people need to make aware on the merits of

not honking not just as a courtesy to the fellow drivers but also

towards the larger well being of the society. HDFC bank will work with

Chandigarh Police to promote this message across the city. We wish

this initiative a grand success”.

Chandigarh Police is running this drive especially at ISBT‟s,

Auto Stand, Bus Stop, Roundabouts and other prominent places to

educate the people. Chandigarh Police is sensitizing general public

about maintaining Silence Zones within 100 meter radius of Hospitals,

Courts, Schools & Old Age Home‟s. At the end of year 2018

Chandigarh Police will make a survey through independent agency

about the awareness of general public in this concern. Enforcement

part of this drive will be started later. Letter has been also written to

Chandigarh Noise Pollution Board/Committee for their support and

guidance. Night vision cameras will be installed through which we will

check on night violation.



73. 14.03.2018 No Honking Campaign

As part of “Make Chandigarh Honk Free” campaign, Chandigarh Traffic

Police has conducted special drives at South End Chowk, Punjab &

Haryana High Court, Faida Barrier, New Labour Chowk and in front of

HDFC Bank Sector 9, in which, more than 400 Nos. of “I Will Not

Honk” Stickers were distributed to the general public.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public not to Honk


74. 06.04.2018 Special drives against drunken driving


against drunken driving in the city. On 06.04.2018, Chandigarh Traffic

Police booked 73 persons for the violation of Drunken Driving in the

city. Further, during this year upto 06.04.2018, 2003 challans have

been issued for the violation of drunken driving.

As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, he/she

shall be punishable for the first offence with imprisonment for a term

which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two


Further as per Section 20 (2) of Motor Vehicle Act

1988, his/her driving license shall be disqualified for a period of not

less than six months.

As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, if a


under section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable under

that section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction, shall, by

order, cancel the driving licence held by such person”.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to the general public

to avoid driving in drunken condition and also ensure that a sober

person drives in such situation or alternate means of transport are

engaged.

75. 22.04.2018 29TH National Road Safety Week

As part of the 29th National Road Safety week, on 22.4.2018,

Chandigarh Traffic Police has organized Walkathon, Run and Cycle

Rally titled “Make Chandigarh Honk Free” in the city. Approx. 1500

students of GMSSS Sector 20-D, 19, 16, 38 West, AKSIPS, sector

41, St. Stephen, Sector 45, Ankur Sector 14, Bhawan Vidyala, PG

College Sector 46, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh Cycling Club and

Route Management by Weekend Runner Chandigarh participated in

this event. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security was

chief guest and Sh. Veeneet Arora, HDFC was guest of honour of this

function. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security, Sh.

Veeneet Arora, HDFC and Sh. Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, DSP-Traffic

(South and R & D) Flagged-off the Walkathon, Run and Cycle Rally. All

DSPs Traffic, Traffic Inspectors, Traffic Marshals and other police

officials also participated during this event. During this programme,

Nukkad Natak on Road Safety was performed by Mask Theatre Group,

Music Show by Virsa Musical Group, Gatka by the students of Khalsa

College, Chandigarh and Quiz competition on Road Safety was held by

Traffic Wing. Certificates and prizes were distributed to the

participants and winners.

Besides above, a Traffic Marshal Enrollment Camp was

organized at Traffic Auditorium, Traffic & Security Line, Sector-29,

Chandigarh on 22.04.2018 at 11.00AM. During the camp 20 application

forms were received from the volunteer citizens to enroll as Traffic

Marshal. The persons of age above 45 years could apply to enrolled

themselves as a Traffic Marshal in this camp.

76. 23.04.2018 Declamation Contest for school students as part of Road Safety

Week – 2018

On 23.04.2018, Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a

Declamation Contest for school students as part of Road Safety Week

– 2018. Dr. O.P.Mishra, DIGP/UT, Chandigarh was present as Chief

Guest at the contest. Three Judges namely Sh. Harman Sidhu, NGO

Arrive Safe, Mrs. Navita Singh, Rtd. Judge Punjab & Haryana High

Court and Sh. Kishie Singh, Renowned Journalist & Motorist were

appointed for the contest. Approximately 400-500 students from

various Govt & private schools participated in the contest. Result of

the declamation contest declared by the judges is as follows:

1st position - Vaideli - AKIPS Sector-41

2nd position - Harnoor Gill- Carmel Convent School, Sector-9

3rd position - Aparjita - Bhawan Vidayalaya, Sector-

27

Besides this traffic awareness lectures and distribution of

road safety pamphlets conducted in various schools and colleges. Key

rings and stickers distributed to good drivers, not to drink and drive

awareness conducted at different traffic points. Also a skit on road

safety played at Plaza, Sector-17 as part of Road Safety Week -2018.

77. 24.04.2018 Divya Drishti Cameras and Towed Vehicle App launched by HE

Governor of Punjab-cum- Administrator, UT, Chandigarh during

Road Safety Week-2018

Today i.e on 24.04.2018 at 10:30 AM, His Excellency Sh. V.P.

Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab -cum- Administrator, UT,

Chandigarh, launched Towed Vehicle App and Divya Drishti Cameras

during a road safety programme organized by Chandigarh Traffic

Police as part of Road Safety Week-2018 at Government College for

Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh. Sh. Anurag Aggarwal, IAS, Home

Secretary, UT, Chandigarh and Sh. Tajender Singh Luthra, IPS,

DGP/UT along with other senior officers of Police Department were

present on this occasion. Divya Drishti Camera project is for live

supervision of special checking undertaken by personnel of traffic

police officials using modern CCTV and mobile technology. The Towed

Vehicle search App is for reducing inconvenience caused to citizens

whose vehicles have been towed away by Chandigarh Traffic Police and

to facilitate the release of such vehicles as per law.

During the function Hon‟ble Governor also released Road

Accident Analysis Book -2018 which is a very informative booklet on

analyses of fatal and non-fatal accidents in the city in the year 2017.

On this occasion, Nursing students from PGI performed a skit

on “Road Safety” and a song on road safety was also sung by HC

Bhupinder Singh.

78. 25.04.2018 Painting Competition and Face Painting Competition on Road Safety

During 29th Road Safety Week-2018, on 25.04.2018, a painting

competition and face painting competition on road safety was

organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police in Multipurpose Hall, Police

Lines, Sector-26, Chandigarh. In this competition, 214 students

participated from 22 various Govt. and Private schools of City

Beautiful. Competition was held in junior wing and senior wing.

Out of these students, Sai Vibhuti Chauhan of Carmel Convent

School, Sec-9, Chandigarh got 1st position, Kritika Patyal of Moti Ram

Arya School, Sec-27, Chandigarh got 2nd position and Jaspreet Kaur of

Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sec-23, Chandigarh got 3rd position in

senior wing.

Whereas in the junior wing, Gauri Sharma of Moti Ram Arya

School, Sec-27, Chandigarh got 1st position, Swati of Govt. Model Sr.

Sec. School, Sec-39-C, Chandigarh got 2nd position and Pooja Kumari

of Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector-39-C, Chandigarh got 3rd

position.

In the face painting competition, Aujasvir of Carmel Convent

School, Sec-9, Chd got 1st position, Aprajita of Bhavan Vidyalya, Sec-

27, Chd got 2nd position and Bhavna of S.D.Public School, Sec-32,

Chandigarh got 3rd position.

In this event, Smt. Vasundhra Dalal Anand W/o Sh. Shashank

Anand, SSP/Traffic & Sec. was the chief guest and Sh. R.K.Ambasta,

DSP-South, R & D (Traffic), Sh. Yashpal Vinayak, DSP-Admn & East

(Traffic), Inspector of Traffic Wing, teachers of 22 various Govt. &

Private schools of Chandigarh and Traffic Marshals were also present.

All the winners were awarded with trophies.

During this competition, cultural program was also held.

79. 26.04.2018 Rally by Female Two Wheeler Riders

On 26.04.2018, a Rally of around 300 Female Two Wheeler Riders was

organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police, which was flagged off from

P.G. Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh to UIET, Sector

25, Chandigarh (about 3 km journey) by the Chief Guest Hon‟ble Smt.

Alka Singh. Around 200 helmets were distributed to the Female Two

Wheeler Riders, who participated in this Rally.

Before the flag-off, a function on Road Safety was organized

in the auditorium of P.G. Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42,

Chandigarh. The function began with Ganesh Stuti performed by

college students and was followed by a Skit on Road Safety by Traffic

Marshals, Presentation on Importance of wearing protective head gear

while riding a two wheeler given by Dr. Guneet Singh, Road Safety

Specialist and Gidha dance performance by Women Constables of

Chandigarh Police.

During the function and Flagging off Rally, Smt. Simarpreet

Luthra W/o Sh. Tajinder Singh Luthra, DGP, Chandigarh, Sh. Shashank

Anand, SSP/Traffic & Sec., Smt.Vasundhra Dalal Anand W/o Sh.

Shashank Anand, SSP/Traffic & Sec., Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, DSP-

Traffic (South, R & D), Sh. Yashpal Vinayak, DSP-Traffic (Admn.), Sh.

S.P.S.Sondhi, DSP-Traffic (Central), Smt. Rashmi Sharma Yadav, DSP-

CCIC, Smt. Harjit Kaur, SDPO-South, Lady Inspectors of Chandigarh

Police, Smt. Benu Dogra, Principal of P.G. Govt. College for Girls,

Sector-42, Chandigarh, Mrs. Sartaj Lamba, Member of Rotary Club

and Traffic Marshals were also present. About 700 persons witnessed

the function.

80. 28.04.2018 Blood Donation Camp & free Health Checkup Camp

As part of the 29th National Road Safety Week-2018, on 28.4.2018,

Chandigarh Traffic Police in association with social organizations has

organized Blood Donation Camp & free Health Checkup Camp for

drivers of CTU, Haryana Roadways, Punjab Roadways, PEPSU, Auto

Rickshaws, Ola, Uber, Taxi Associations and all other drivers and

Police officials at Multi-Purpose Hall, Police Line, Sector 26,

Chandigarh from 9.00 AM to 2.00 PM. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS,

SSP/Traffic and Security was present along with DSPs and Inspectors

during the occasion.

In this Free Medical Health Check-up Camp, the facilities of

free consultation and test were provided to the visitors. The test

includes PFT, Smoking Test, Dental Checkup, Cholesterol test, Sugar

test, Bone Checkup, Mammography, ECG and Eye test and which were

done free of cost.

During blood donation camp 112 persons have donated blood

and all Blood Donors were decorated with Commendation Certificates

by Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic and Security. Besides this,

Charity coupon for free petrol/diesel of rupees 100 were given to the

Blood Donors by Mann Filling Station, Sector 49, Chandigarh (Indian

Oil).

81. 28.04.2018 Lecture & Programme on road safety

During 29th Road Safety Week-2018, on 29.04.2018, a function

on Road Safety was held in Community Centre, Ram Darbar Colony,

Chandigarh in association with State Legal Services Authority,

Chandigarh. About 1500 persons witnessed the function. Insp. Sita

Devi, I/C–CTP and CTP Staff delivered lectures on road safety and

pamphlets/literature on road safety were also distributed. A song on

Road Safety was performed by HC Bhupinder Singh A Nukkad Natak

was also performed by Mask Threatre Group on Road Safety. Sh. V.K.

Kapoor, DGP-Haryana (now retd.) was the chief guest of the function.

Sh. Mahabir Singh, Hon‟ble Judge of State Legal Services Authority,

Chandigarh, Insp. Gurjeet Kaur, SHO, PS-31 and Ms. Mohinder Kour

Kataria, Traffic Marshal were also present.

A function on Road Safety was organized in Elante Mall, Indl.

Area, Phase-1, Chandigarh, in association with NDTV News Channel.

Smt. Kirron Kher, MP Chandigarh was the chief guest of the function.

Insp. Sita Devi, I/C–CTP alongwith Staff distributed pamphlets and

literature on road safety to the general public.

Another function was organized in Transport Nagar, Sector-

26, Chandigarh on Road Safety in association with State Aids Control

Society, Chandigarh. The Road Safety Awareness Staff of CTP

delivered lecture on Road Safety to 60 truck drivers/conductors on

Road Safety and also distributed 250 Nos. pamphlets and literature

on road safety to them.

82. 29.04.2018 During 29th Road Safety Week-2018, Chandigarh Traffic Police

organized No Honking Campaigns at different intersections of the

City to make Chandigarh Honk Free. In this regard, today on

29.04.2018, a Rally on No Honking was organized by Traffic Police, in

which 35 Royal Enfield Motorcycles and 30 Ola Cabs participated. The

Rally was flagged off from Rock Garden and was finished at Transport

Light Point. The Rally was flagged off by Sh. Shashank Anand, SSP–

Security & Traffic, UT Chandigarh at 08:00 AM. 200 stickers under

the title “I will not Honk” affixed at the Ola Cabs & Royal Enfield

Motor-Bikes and on the vehicles of general public. Sh. Shashank

Anand, SSP–Security & Traffic also presented Momentos to the

Representatives of Ola Cabs and Royal Enfield Motor-Bikes.

During Flagging off the Rally, Sh. Rajeev Ambasta,

DSP-Traffic (South, R & D), Sh. Yashpal Vinayak, DSP-Traffic (Admn.

& East), Sh. S.P.S.Sondhi, DSP-Traffic (Central), Sh. Dilsher Singh,

Inspector (Admn. & Central) and Smt. Sita Devi, Inspector (I/C–CTP,

Social Media Cell & South-West) were also present.

83. 30.04.2018 Special Campaign to follow Traffic Rules

During 29th Road Safety Week-2018, on 30.04.2018, in the morning at

09:00 AM, a special campaign to follow traffic rules was organized at

Press Light Point. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP–Security & Traffic

lead this campaign. Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, DSP-Traffic (South, R & D),

Sh. Yashpal Vinayak, DSP-Traffic (Admn. & East), Sh. Dilsher Singh,

Inspector (Admn. & Central) Smt. Sita Devi, Inspector (I/C–CTP,

Social Media Cell & South-West) , Inspector Sukhdeep Singh (South-

East) alongwith other staff of Chandigarh Traffic Police and Traffic

Marshals actively participated in the campaign of Road Safety and to

follow Traffic Rules.

During campaign, 1200 stickers titled “I will not Honk”

were affixed on the steering of the public vehicles, making them

aware about the harm of blowing horn unnecessarily and to make the

City Honk Free. Apart from this, 200 stickers titled “Helmet saves

her head too” were distributed to the female two wheeler riders to

make them aware about how the helmet is useful for their safety and

security on the roads. 200 stickers titled “Good Driver” were also

affixed on the vehicles of those, who appeared to be driving their

vehicles by following traffic rules properly. Pamphlets regarding Road

Safety were also distributed amongst the public to make them aware

about traffic rules and regulations.

84. 30.04.2018 Presentation & distribution of key rings and stickers to good

drivers

On concluding day i.e. 30.04.2018 of 29th National Road Safety Week-

2018 under the theme “Sadak Suraksha–Jeevan Raksha”, Road Safety

Function was organized at Vivek High School, Sector-38, Chandigarh.

Sh. Shashank Anand, SSP–Security & Traffic, UT Chandigarh was the

chief guest. During function, Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, DSP (South) gave a

presentation regarding activities done by Chandigarh Traffic Police

during this 29th National Road Safety Week i.e. Cyclothon/Walkathon,

Female two wheeler rider Helmet Rally, Launch of Divya Drishti

Cameras, Towing Away Vehicle App. Blood Donation & Medical Camp,

Nukkad Natak on Road Safety, Road Safety Awareness Campaigns in 5

schools each day, distribution of key rings and stickers to good

drivers who were following traffic rules property, affixing of No

Honking Stickers and Stickers to female two wheeler riders that

Helmet Saves her head too. Traffic Marshal C.S. Grewal (Retd. Wing

Commander) also gave a presentation on Road Accident and Road

Safety. Sh. Shashank Anand, SSP–Security & Traffic gave four

challenges to the Vivek High School i.e. they should not allow anybody

around the school premises, to blow horn of their vehicles, whether

school bus or private vehicle, they should get fitted seat belts for

students in their school buses, they should motivate parents of

children as well as teachers about car pooling, they should deploy their

students for 15 minutes at the time of beginning and for 15 minutes at

the time of closing of school for traffic management outside the

school, in order to make the school one of the best school in the

Country.

Sh. Yashpal Vinayak, DSP-Traffic (Admn. & East), Sh.

Dilsher Singh, Inspector (Admn. & Central) Smt. Sita Devi, Inspector

(I/C–CTP, Social Media Cell & South-West), Inspector Sukhdeep

Singh (South-East), staff of Chandigarh Traffic Police and Traffic

Marshals were present in the function. About 800 school students

witnessed the function. 85. 06.05.2018 Special Drives against drunken driving and overspeeding in the city


drunken driving and overspeeding in the city. During this weekend (4-

6 May), Chandigarh Traffic Police booked 95 persons for the violation

of Drunken Driving and 229 persons for the violation of overspeeding.


issued for the violation of drunken driving and 4584 challans have

been issued for the violation of overspeeding in the city.













For the information of general public, the maximum speed limit

for light motor vehicles in U.T. Chandigarh is 60 kilometers per

hour, whereas, the maximum speed limit for two wheelers in U.T.


Further, as per the directions of Hon‟ble Supreme Court

Committee on Road Safety, Chandigarh Traffic Police is recommending

the suspension of DL of violators of the following traffic violations

even for the first such violation :-

Over speeding

Use of Mobile Phone

Driving vehicle under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Jumping of Red Light

During this year 2018 upto 6.5.2018, driving licenses of 2265

such drivers have been recommended for suspension to concerned

licensing authorities.

86. 24.05.2018 Road Safety Summer Camp for school Children

In order to raise the level of road safety amongst school children,

Chandigarh Traffic Police is organizing a Road Safety Summer Camp,

free of cost, for the students of standards 7th to 12th at Children

Traffic Park, Sector 23, Chandigarh during the forthcoming summer

vacations.

During this Camp, different types of interesting road safety

awareness activities will be organized for school children. At the end

of the Camp, the participating students would be given certificate of

accomplishment by Chandigarh Traffic Police. The Camp will be

organized in the month of June, 2018 in four batches of 50 students

each from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM each day for five days as given below:-

1. Batch-1 : : 04.6.2018 to 08.6.2018

2. Barch-2 : 11.6.2018 to 15.6.2018

3. Batch-3 : 18.6.2018 to 22.6.2018

4. Batch-4 : 25.6.2018 to 29.6.2018

Chandigarh Traffic police appeals to the parents to motivate their

children to participate in the Road Safety Summer Camp-2018.

Interested parents may contact Chandigarh Traffic Police using

telephone No. 0172-2700314 or through official email address i.e.

[email protected] by 31st May, 2018.

87. 28.05.2018 Special drives against drunken driving and overspeeding


drunken driving and overspeeding in the city. During this weekend (25-

27 May), Chandigarh Traffic Police booked 149 persons for the

violation of Drunken Driving and 256 persons for the violation of

overspeeding. Further, during this year upto 28.5.2018, 3352

challans have been issued for the violation of drunken driving whereas

the comparative figure for 2017 for the same period was 1264.

Moreover, 6356 challans have been issued for the violation of

overspeeding in the city, whereas the comparative figure for 2017 for

the same period was 1203.













For the information of general public, the maximum speed limit

for light motor vehicles in U.T. Chandigarh is 60 kilometers per

hour, whereas, the maximum speed limit for two wheelers in U.T.






Over speeding

Use of Mobile Phone







follow traffic rules for their own safety. Strict action shall be

continued to be taken against such violations in the future.

88. 30.05.2018 Road Safety Camp for drivers/attendant of School Buses

In order to raise the level of road safety awareness amongst

the drivers/attendants of school buses, Chandigarh Traffic Police is

organizing a Road Safety Camp, free of cost, for the

drivers/attendants of school buses of schools of Chandigarh at

Children Traffic Park, Sector 23, Chandigarh.

During this Camp, training will be given in instructions with

regard to school buses issued by the Hon‟ble Punjab and Haryana High

Court and as per STRAPS Policy of U.T. Administration to the

drivers/attendants of school buses. The Camp will be organized on

2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd June, 2018 from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM.

Chandigarh Traffic police appeals to the school principals to

motivate their school bus drivers to participate in this Road Safety

Camp. Interested school bus drivers may directly contact Chandigarh

Traffic Police using telephone No. 0172-2700314 or through official

email address i.e. [email protected].

Issued in Public interest by Chandigarh Traffic Police

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89. 05.06.2018 Special campaign regarding Vehicular Pollution and Noise Pollution

on the occasion of World Environment Day

On 5th June, 2018 on the occasion of World Environment Day,

Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a special campaign regarding

Vehicular Pollution and Noise Pollution at various traffic junctions i.e.

Tribune Chowk, Piccadily Chowk, Kisan Bhawan Chowk, Furniture

Market Chowk, Housing Board Chowk, Press Light Point, PGI Chowk,

Khuda Lahora Bridge, Cricket Stadium Chowk, Sectors-11/15 dividing

road and Sectors-32/46 dividing road. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP–

Security & Traffic lead this campaign. Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, DSP-

Traffic (South, R & D), Smt. Sita Devi, Inspector (I/C–CTP, Social

Media Cell & South-West) alongwith SI Harpal Singh, SI Jagdev

Singh, SI Bani Singh, SI Jai Kishan and other officials of Chandigarh

Traffic Police and Traffic Marshals namely Sh. Gurnam Singh, Sh.

Ashok Manchanda and Ms. Sukhjeet Kaur actively participated in the

campaign.

During campaign, 2500 pamphlets titled “The Pain is Real” and

2500 pamphlets titled “Make City Pollution Free” were distributed

amongst the public, driving on road to make them aware about Noise

and Air Pollution. Apart from this, 4000 stickers titled “I will not

Honk” were affixed on the steering of the public vehicles, making

them aware about the harm of blowing horn unnecessarily and to make

the City Honk Free. Notices were also issued to 25 Nos. vehicle

owners to get check their vehicles checked regarding pollution.

Bulk SMSs titled “Let‟s not „Honk‟ today and celebrate –

“World Environment Day” – 5th June, 2018” were sent to the citizens

and message of No Honking was also flashed through local radio

stations i.e. 94.3 My FM, RED FM etc. to the Citizens of City

Beautiful. 90. 06.06.2018 Special Drive against rehri/rickshaw with unauthorized fitment of

engine


Chandigarh Traffic Police is conducting a special drive against

rehri/rickshaw with unauthorized fitment of engine in the city. During

this special drive from 30.5.2016 to 6.6.2018, 62 such illegal

rehri/rickshaw have been impounded by Chandigarh Traffic Police.

In view of the fact that such illegal vehicles can cause

accidents and being without registration number plates are almost

difficult to trace out and the fact that the persons driving these

illegal vehicles may not be possessing valid driving license and that

such illegal vehicles cause air and noise pollution, therefore,

Chandigarh Traffic Police is requesting the courts not to release such

illegal vehicles without dismantling of the illegally fitted engine so

that the same cannot ply again on the city roads. Further, strict

action shall be continued to be taken against such violations in the

future. 91. 04.06.2018 to

08.06.2018

Road Safety Summer Camps during the summer vacations for

School Children

For the 1st time, Chandigarh Traffic Police is organized Road

Safety Summer Camps during the summer vacations for school

children in Children Traffic Park, Sector-23, Chandigarh in four

batches. The motive behind organizing the summer camp is to

sensitize future drivers about road safety. 1st batch of summer camp

for school children was organized from 04.06.2018 to 08.06.2018. On

the first day of summer camp i.e. 04.06.2018, introductory session

about road safety was conducted and training about traffic rules was

given by traffic marshals. Activities like Be seen Be Safe, reflective

colour during night driving, Road Safety Games were conducted and

detailed information on road signs was also given.

On 2nd day i.e. 05.06.2018, tips on safe cycling were given to

the school children, a traffic drill was conducted by Traffic Cops as

well as they were explained about pedestrian crossing. A session on

road safety tips was taken by Traffic Marshal. A lecture on road

safety was delivered by Insp. Sita Devi. School children were also

guided about riding gears by Honda representatives.

On 3rd day i.e. 06.06.2018, a Road sign Matching Game was

conducted for school children. They were taken to Traffic Lines, Sec-

29 and information was given about the function of CCTV Cameras and

Challaning Branch. A session about road safety was taken by Insp. Sita

Devi and Insp. Paramjit Sekhon at Traffic Lines, Sec-29, Chd. On

return at Children Traffic Park, guidance about first aid was given to

the school children by calling expert from Police Hospital, Sec-26,

Chandigarh.

On 4th day i.e. 07.06.2018, the school children were given

guidance about pedestrian lights and a traffic drill was conducted by

Traffic Cops. A road safety session was conducted by the Traffic

Marshalls. A session on safety riding theory was also conducted.

On concluding day i.e. 08.06.2018 of 1st batch of 51 school

children, a ceremony was conducted. A post test of the participant

children was conducted to know their feedback. Signatures were

obtained on the pledge that that they will follow traffic rules. Sh.

Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP–Security & Traffic was the chief guest.

Sh. Rajeev Ambasta, DSP-Traffic (South, R & D), Smt. Sita Devi,

Inspector (I/C–CTP, Social Media Cell & South-West) and Traffic

Marshals Sh. Jagdish Diwan, Sh. Kulmeet Sodhi, Smt. M.K.Kataria,

Smt. Rita Sood and Smt. Sukhjeet Kaur were also present during the

function. In the post test, school children who stood 1st, 2nd & 3rd

were given prizes. However, participation certificates and momentos

were distributed to all the participant students for their future

encouragement.

92. 13.06.2018 On 13.6.2018, an inter-state co-ordination meeting between traffic

police officers of Tri-city i.e. Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali was

organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police at Police Headquarters, Sector

9, Chandigarh with a view to enhance coordination between traffic

police units of Tri-city. The meeting was attended by Sh. Shashank

Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security, U.T. Chandigarh, Sh. Tarun

Rattan, SP/Traffic, Mohali, Sh. Munish Sehgal, ACP/Traffic Panchkula

and all Traffic DSPs and TIs of Chandigarh Traffic Police. In the

meeting, inter-alia the following traffic issues were discussed:-

Day-to-day communication between traffic police officials of

Tri-city.

Advisory/alerts regarding traffic congestion in Tri-city.

Co-ordination needed for movement of emergency vehicles i.e.

ambulances, fire brigades.

Plying of auto rickshaws without permit and registration in Tri-

city.

Action against bikes with modified silencers.

93. 15.06.2018 On 15.06.2018, 2st batch of Road Safety Summer camp-2018

concluded at Children Traffic Park, Sector-23, Chandigarh. To sensitize the

future drivers about road safety, Chandigarh Traffic Police is organizing Road

Safety Summer Camp for school students in four batches. 2nd batch of

summer camp was organized from 11.06.2018 to 15.06.2018. Total 45 students

of different schools participated in this batch. During the summer camp,

different activities like „Be seen Be Safe‟, reflective colour during night

driving, Road Safety Games were conducted and detailed information on road

signs was also given, tips on safe cycling were given to the school children. A

traffic drill was conducted by Traffic Cops as well as they were explained

about pedestrian crossing. Guidance about first aid was also given them by

medical staff of Police Hospital, Sec-26. The students were taken to Traffic

Lines, Sec-29 and information was given about the function of CCTV Cameras

and Challaning Branch.

Sh. SPS Sondhi, DSP-Traffic/Central was the chief guest. Smt. Sita

Devi, Inspector (I/C–CTP, Social Media Cell & South-West) and Traffic

Marshals Sh. Jagdish Diwan, Sh. R.L. Gupta, Sh. Paramjit Singh Chhabra, Smt.

Uma Mahajan and Social worker Sh. Satish Bhaskar were also present during

the function. The pledge was taken by participants that they will follow

traffic rules and the stress will be also given on their parents to follow

traffic rules. In the post test, school children who stood 1st, 2nd & 3rd were

given prizes. However, participation certificates and statue of traffic cop

magnates were distributed to all the participant students for their future

encouragement. 94. 29.06.2018 Road Safety Summer Camp-2018 fourth batch concluded

4th batch of Road Safety Summer Camp-2018 concluded at

Children Traffic Park, Sector-23, Chandigarh on 29.06.2018. To

sensitize the future drivers of City Beautiful about road

safety, Chandigarh Traffic Police organized Road Safety

Summer Camp for school children in four batches. 4th batch of

summer camp was organized from 25.06.2018 to 29.06.2018. 40

students of different schools participated in this batch. In all,

200 children of different schools took part in Road Safety

Summer Camp at CTP, Sector-23, Chandigarh. During the Road

Safety Summer Camp, plethora of activities were conducted to

imbibe habit to follow traffic rules in the young generation. The

activities held during Road Safety Summer Camp includes „Be

seen Be Safe‟, wearing of reflective color garments during night

driving, Road Safety Puzzle Games. Information on road signs,

tips on safe cycling, a traffic drill was conducted by Traffic

Cops as well as they were explained about pedestrian crossing,

guidance about first aid how to lift injured person during road

accident was also given them by medical staff of Police

Hospital, Sec-26. Simulating Goggles activity was also held to

experience that how anybody feels while drunk and driving the

vehicle. The students also visited the Challaning Branch, Traffic

Lines, Sec-29 and explained how to pay the fine of Traffic

Violation Challan as well as they also visited to CCTV Cameras

Control room and the functioning of CCTV Cameras were

explained. A session on safety riding theory was also conducted. On the concluding day of 4th batch of Road Safety

Summer Camp-2018, Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP–Security &

Traffic was the chief guest, who addressed the participants

about Road Safety and motivated the children to follow traffic

rules their whole life. A post test of the participant children

was conducted to know their feedback and prizes were also

given to the children who stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Participation

certificates and statue of traffic cop magnets were distributed

to all the participant students for their future encouragement.

On this occasion, Smt. Sita Devi, Inspector (I/C–CTP & Social

Media Cell) and Traffic Marshals Sh. Gurnam Singh, Sh. K.S.

Sodhi, Ms. Sarabjit Kaur and Social worker Sh. Satish Bhaskar

were also present. In the end of the function, all the children,

officers and staff also took pledge that they will follow traffic

rules vigorously and shall also inform their parents, brother and

sister, friends and relatives to follow Road Safety Rules. All

students participated enthusiastically in the camp and were

excited to be a part of it.

95. 11.07.2018 Awareness Campaign to aware the women to wear the safety head

gear (helmet)

On 11.07.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted an awareness

campaign at various places in the city to aware the women to wear the

safety head gear (helmet) with regard to Chandigarh Administration

Notification issued vide No.H-III(7)-2018/10101 dated 06.07.2018,

wherein the helmets are compulsory for women riders and pillion

riders except a Sikh person (including woman) wearing a turban.

This campaign was conducted with role of Yamraj Ji and

Chitarkutt Ji, wherein maximum public especially woman participated

in the campaign interestingly. Chandigarh Police spread awareness

among women two wheeler drivers to wear helmet through role of

Yamraj Ji and Chitarkutt Ji.

Besides this, awareness programme were also organized in

Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa High School, Sector 35 and Sacred Heart

School, Sector 26, Chandigarh to sensitize the school students. 200

girl‟s students attended this session. Traffic Marshals, Sh. Mohinder

Kataria and Kulmeet Sodhi were also present and aware the students

to follow traffic rules. Students were also requested to spread the

message of wearing helmet further in their family and among dear

ones.


gear (helmet)

On 12.07.2018, an awareness workshop on females to wear helmet was

organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police at Infosys, I.T. Park, UT

Chandigarh. 2000 employees of Infosys were present during the

campaign. Insp. Sita Devi appeals the women employee that all the

women riding two-wheeler should wear good quality ISI Mark Helmet.

It is for own safety. Women two-wheeler riders should not

compromise with their safety. HC Bhupinder Singh sung a song on

female helmet safety. A quiz on traffic rules was also held and prizes

were given, who gave right answers to the questions. In the end, Sh.

Shashank Anand, SSP–Security & Traffic also addressed the

gathering that women may ensure their own safety while riding two-

wheeler, even if they are riding pillion and wear a good quality helmet.

He informed the employees that U.T. Administration has made

mandatory orders/notification for women two-wheeler riders to wear

helmet except Sikh women wearing turban. He also said if they have

children, they may also wear helmet as a pillion rider, as all size of

helmets are available in the market. On this occasion, Mr. Rishi Pratap

Singh, Ms. Paromita Barman, Mr. Anuj Kumar, Ms. Sunaina Munshi of

Infosys, DSP Yashpal Vinayak, Insp. Sita Devi, Insp. Dilsher Singh and

Team of Children Traffic Park was also present on the occasion.

97. 13.07.2018 On 13.07.2018, Sh. Sanjay Beniwal, Worthy/DGP/UT, appreciated the

team of Crime Branch, UT/Chandigarh which were part of operation

conducted successfully in nabbing dreaded gangster Dilpreet Singh

Dahan @ Baba on 9.7.2018. All members in team have been rewarded

with 1st Class Commendation Certificate and cash prize for their

brave conduct in the office of Worthy DGP/UT at Police

Headquarters, Sector 9, Chandigarh. Sh. Ravi Kumar, IPS,

W/SP/Crime and Sh. Amrao Singh, DSP/Crime were also present at

that time.

The list of officials is as under:-

1. Insp. Amanjot Singh, 474/CHG

2. SI Satvinder,1065/CHG

3. ASI Sumer Singh,1416/CHG

4. HC Balkar, 130/CP

5. HC Prem Singh, 314/CP

6. HC Narender Pal, 641/CP

7. HC Narender Kumar, 1255/CP

8. HC Ram Kumar, 1871/CP

9. HC Dilawar Singh, 2550/CP

10. HC Sukhwinder Singh, 2950/CP

11. HC Kanwar Pal, 2976/CP

12. HC Durjan, 2995/CP

13. HC Anil Kumar, 3235/CP

14. HC Shamsher Singh, 3347/CP

15. HC Joginder Singh, 3551/CP

16. HC Sunil, 3566/CP

17. C. Anil Kumar, 1649/CP

18. C. Sandeep Kumar, 2137/CP

19. C. Deep, 2823/CP

20. C. Vikas Hooda, 4678/CP

98. 13.07.2018 Today 13.07.2018, Awareness Team of Chandigarh Traffic Police along

with Interned students of State Legal Aid Authority and Traffic

Marshal M.S.Kataria presented umbrellas to the women drivers

wearing helmet on two wheeler at 23/24 Light Point, Chandigarh. 99. 14.07.2018 Awareness workshop to aware the women to wear the safety head

gear (helmet)

An awareness workshop on females to wear helmet was organized by

Chandigarh Traffic Police at Dental College, Sector-25, Chandigarh.

Approx. 160 students alongwith professors of Dental College were

present during the campaign. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP–Security

& Traffic was the chief guest, who appeals the female students and

professors that all the women riding two-wheeler should wear good

quality ISI Mark Helmet. It is for their own safety. Women two-

wheeler riders should not compromise with their safety. He informed

the audiance that U.T. Administration has made mandatory

orders/notification for women two-wheeler riders to wear helmet

except Sikh women wearing turban. HC Bhupinder Singh sung a song on

female helmet safety. Pamphlets regarding use of helmet by female

two-wheeler riders and stickers regarding No Honking were also

distributed to the audience present at the venue. On this occasion, Dr.

Jagat Bhushan, Principal of Dental College, Sh. A.P.Singh, President,

Rotary Club, Sh. Avneet Bani Lamba and Ms. Sartaj Lamba from

Rotary Club were also present on the occasion.

100. 13-15.07.2018 Special Drives against drunken driving and speeding in the city


drunken driving and speeding in the city. During this weekend (13-15

July), Chandigarh Traffic Police booked 142 persons for the violation

of Drunken Driving and 241 persons for the violation of speeding.


issued for the violation of drunken driving, which is 1924 more than

last year for the same period. Moreover, during this year upto

15.7.2018, 9937 challans have been issued for the violation of

overspeeding in the city, which is 7810 more than last year for the

same period.




which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.









Further, as per Section 184 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988,

offender of speeding shall be punishable for the first offence with


which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.





Speeding

Use of Mobile Phone







gear (helmet)

Awareness drive among females to wear helmet was conducted by

Chandigarh Traffic Police at GCG-11, UT Chandigarh. During the drive,

Sh. Shashank Anand IPS, SSP Traffic & Security appeal the women

two wheeler riders to wear good quality ISI Mark Helmet and he

presented roses & free coupons to the female two wheeler riders who

found wearing helmet provided by the representative of Mann Filling

Station, Sector 49-B, Chandigarh (Indian Oil). Inspector Sarwan Singh

and Inspector Sukhdeep Singh of Chandigarh Traffic Police were also

present during the awareness drive. Pamphlets of „Helmet mandatory

for women‟ were also distributed among the female two-wheeler riders

and pillion riders.

Besides this, an awareness drive was also conducted by

Chandigarh Traffic Police along with school students of Govt. Girls Sr.

Sec. School, Sector-23, Chandigarh at Press L/point, UT Chandigarh.

During the drive, Insp. Sita Devi I/C Children Traffic Park appeal the

women two wheeler riders to wear good quality ISI Mark Helmet. It is

for their own safety. Women two-wheeler riders should not

compromise with their safety. Sh. Satish Bhaskar, Social Worker was

also present during the awareness drive. Pamphlets of „Helmet

mandatory for women‟ were also distributed among the female two-

wheeler riders and pillion riders.


gear (helmet)

Awareness drive regarding females to wear helmet was conducted by

Chandigarh Traffic Police at Gate No. 2, Punjab University in

collaboration with Lions Club Chandigarh Central, Bharat Vikas

Parishad North-1, Shred Bala Ji Parchar Mandal and Kumar Rasoi

Sector 37, Chandigarh. During the drive, Sh. Shashank Anand IPS

SSP/Traffic & Security motivated female two wheeler riders to wear

good quality ISI Mark Helmet. Female two-wheeler riders should not

compromise with their safety. About 400 No‟s Coffee Mugs with

photo of female two wheeler rider with the title “Helmet Pahnao- Beti

Bacho” and with logo of Chandigarh Traffic Police & sponsor logo were

distributed to appreciate the female two wheeler riders who found

wearing helmet. Apart from this, Stickers of „Helmet Pahnao-Beti

Bachao‟ & Pamphlets of „Helmet mandatory for women‟ were also

distributed among the female two-wheeler riders and pillion riders

who were not wearing helmet. Inspector Sita Devi, I/C CTP along with

her awareness team, Sh. Satish Bhaskar, Social Worker and very

special guest from Kinnar Community Raveena Didi with her four

Chales was also present during the awareness drive.

103. 03.08.2018 New Traffic Marshal Enrollement

The “Traffic Marshal” scheme was introduced in the year 2004 as a

Community Policing project to invite participation of active members

of the public who are willing to devote their time voluntarily to the

cause of road safety without any remuneration. Traffic Marshals

contribute towards improvement of the interface of Chandigarh

Traffic Police with the general public by serving as community

observers for ensuring transparency and fairness in the enforcement

drive of Chandigarh Traffic Police. Apart from road safety

enforcement, Traffic Marshals also play an active role in the domain

of road safety viz. Education.

Chandigarh Traffic Police has enrolled 20 new Traffic

Marshals and with them the total number of Traffic Marshals are now

97. Amongst these new Traffic Marshals, these are accomplished

citizens of the city from different walks of life such as armed forces,

academics, medical profession to name a few.

Further, a one week orientation programme for these

new Traffic Marshals was conducted at Children Traffic Park, Sector

23, Chandigarh, in which they have been given training on road safety

including traffic laws and rules, basic training in first aid and first

hand and experience regarding enforcement of traffic rules and

regulations.

104. 06.08.2018 Helmet awareness campaign for female two wheeler riders

Chandigarh Traffic Police in association with Market Welfare

Association of Sector 24-C and Labour Committee of Chandigarh

Beopar Mandal has organized Road Safety awareness campaign

regarding wearing of helmet for female two wheeler riders in UT

Chandigarh infront of SCO No. 5, Sector 24, Chandigarh. In this road

safety awareness programme Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic

& Security, Sh. Jaswinder Singh, DSP/Traffic (Admn, R&D and Road

Safety), Sh. Charanjiv Singh, Chairman, Sh. Anil Vohra, President, Sh.

Ravinder Singh Billa, Vice President and other staff of Chandigarh

Beopar Mandal, Inspector Central Zone, Incharge CTP and staff were

participated.

During this road safety campaign, more than 30

helmets were distributed to those female two wheeler riders who

were not wearing helmet. Further, those female two wheeler riders

who were wearing helmet were awarded with Parkar Pen, Mobile Anti

Virus, Stationary set, Touch Pen, small Chairs for Children and

Umbrellas. More than 300 road safety litterateurs were distributed

to female two wheeler riders. Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to

the female two wheeler riders to wear ISI helmet for their own

safety. 105. 09.08.2018 Awareness drive by Traffic Police

An awareness drive was conducted by Chandigarh Traffic Police in

collaboration with jasbir Singh Bunty & Bhag Singh (Hotel Modern

Palace) at Attawa Chowk. During the drive, Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS

SSP-Traffic & Security UT Chandigarh motivated the female two

wheeler drivers/pillion riders to wear helmet of good quality and do

not compromise with their safety. During the drive total 400 female

two wheeler riders were sensitized.

106. 29.08.2018 Female Helmet Awareness Rally

Chandigarh Traffic Police is running a special campaign titled “Helmet

Pehnao Beti Bachao” to impart mass awareness to female two-wheeler

riders to wear safety helmets for their own safety.

As a part of this initiative, today i.e. 29.8.2018, a 30 km rally

of around 200 female two-wheeler riders wearing protective head

gear was flagged off from Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls,

Sector 11, Chandigarh by Road Accident Victims namely Ms. Pooja, Ms.

Manpreet Kaur, Ms. Sapna and her mother, Mr. Puran Chand H/o Ms.

Rekha Mahajan, L/Ct. Nikka (Traffic Wing) and L/Ct. Pardeep Kaur

(Security Wing). This rally was initially led by Mrs. Nilambari

Jagadale, IPS, SSP, UT Chandigarh. This rally covered the entire

length and breadth of the city covering 28 sectors and culminated at

Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh. Route

map of the rally is annexed. Before start of the rally, 200 helmets

were distributed to girl students who took part in this rally. The

objective of this rally was to build public awareness and enthusiasm

amongst road users to wear helmet while riding two-wheelers.

It is hereby informed to the general public that Chandigarh

Traffic Police will commence enforcement of the rule making helmet

mandatory for women barring Sikh women wearing turban from 5th

September, 2018 onwards.

Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to all female two-wheeler

drivers/riders who ought to wear protective head gear to arrange a

good quality ISI mark helmet for their own safety immediately.

107. 30.08.2018 “Zero Tolerance Day” of traffic violations

On 30.08.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police has observed a “Zero

Tolerance Day” of traffic violations all over the city beautiful for the

month of August-2018, in which all police officials deployed in various

police stations, Police Posts, PCR and other field units also directed to

undertake thorough Challaning of traffic violations in the city.

Chandigarh Traffic Police has laid two special Naka of over speed

violation and one naka for Red Light jump violation in the city. During

“Zero Tolerance Day” towards traffic violation below mentioned

traffic violation challans i.e. Red light jump, over speed, W/O helmet,

Mobile Use, Cycle track violations and other traffic violations issued

by the units: -

Sr,

No.

Name of

Unit

Total

No. of Challan

issued

Total

number of vehicle

impound.

1. Traffic

wing

1519 115

2. Police

Stations and

other units

1220 101

Total 2739 216

108. 14.09.2018 Workshop on „Traffic Safety Awareness‟ at University Institute of

Legal Studies, PU

On 14.09.2018, Chandigarh Traffic Police, organized a Workshop on

„Traffic Safety Awareness‟, in the Moot Court Hall of the Criminal

Justice Practicum Cell of University Institute of Legal Studies, PU.

The workshop was attended by over 150 students and faculty of UILS.

It was organized by Mrs. Anju Chaudhary, Assistant Professor (Law),

under the mentorship of Prof. Rattan Singh, Director, UILS.

Inspector Sita Devi, along with her team explained in details the

traffic rules and precautionary measures to avoid road mishaps. It

was followed by Mr. Rajinder, Head Constable, who showed real time

videos of road accidents in Chandigarh. Mr. Bhupinder Singh, Head

Constable, through his unique Punjabi songs on traffic awareness,

sensitized the students. The event witnessed a great deal of

enthusiasm as the students participated actively in the Traffic

Awareness Quiz conducted at the end of the session. 109. 19.09.2018 Cycle Rally to observe world car free day

Today a cycle rally was organised by Chandigarh Traffic Police and

Cyclegiri group, IMA Chandigarh to observe world car free day. The

rally was conceptualized by Cyclegiri group, a unique aggregation of

doctors and other professionals, who advocate the use of bicycles in

the Tricity. They say "we aim at healthier, closer, happier, better

connected communities. We want all to experience the city together in

a way that is not just possible in cars.We want people to return to

their childhood and experience the joy that comes with cycling."

Chandigarh traffic police community and the doctors of Indian

Medical Association, Chandigarh, joined hands with the Cyclegiri group

for a RIDE IN FORMALS, to promote the concept of cycling to work.

Even strong rains could not dampen the spirit of the extremely

excited cyclists, who had braved the rains to gather at Sukhna Lake,

Chandigarh at 7 am . The 300 odd cyclists, men ,women, children alike,

had gathered in formal dresses to educate upon the need to adopt

cycling as a part of lifestyle. The event began with SSP traffic police

Mr Shashank Anand informing the public about the commissioning of

the cycle squad and the judicious use of the cycle track laid down

across the city along with various other measures the Chandigarh

traffic police has taken to ensure safety of the cyclists. It was

followed by Dr Hardeep Singh Santokh Joint sectary IMA, who

enumerated the need of incorporating cycling as a measure of healthy

lifestyle to preventive various diseases. A cardiologist from Grecian

Hospital Mohali educated the public of benefits of cycling and

prevention of heart diseases. The ride was flagged off by prominent

road safety activist, Mr Harman Sidhu and was led by SSP, Traffic

police, Chandigarh,Mr. Shashank Anand. The ride proceeded through 9

km of cycling tracks to reach IMA complex at sector 35, Chandigarh.

The rally was unique in away that all cyclists used cycling tracks to

ride, and also wanted people to realize the importance of cycling

tracks. The recently appointed CYCLING SQUAD of Chandigarh

traffic police also participated in the ride along with many other

senior police officers.

The doctors of IMA biked in formal dresses, in their white

aprons. This was done with an aim to remove the hesitation that people

have while cycling to work places. The doctor community gave a strong

message to the citizens to adopt cycling to work for good health. 110. 27-28.09.2018 Awareness Drive regarding driving and parking motor vehicles at

footpaths and cycle tracks

On 28.09.2018 and 27.09.2018 Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted an

awareness drive including prosecution regarding driving and parking

motor vehicles at footpaths and cycle tracks. The Traffic Police team

of Children Traffic Park along with school children of various schools

participated in the drive. The violators were imparted road safety

education by the school children and traffic police for effective

results. Today i.e. on 28.09.2018, 12 offenders were prosecuted

during the drive. Further, drive will continue on Monday the Ist Oct

2018.

111. 29.09.2018 Zero Tolerance Day” against traffic violations by Chandigarh Police

On 29.9.2018 Chandigarh Police has observed a “Zero Tolerance Day”

against traffic violations in the area of Police Station Sector-19,

Chandigarh i.e Sector-19, 20, 18 & 21 from 8.00 AM to 8.00 PM in

which all police officials deployed in the area of police station, Sector-

19, PCR vehicles, traffic police and other field staff also directed to

undertake thorough and coordinated checking of vehicles. During

“Zero Tolerance Day” total 733 challans were issued today and 23

vehicles impounded for traffic violation i.e. Red light jump, over

speed, W/O helmet, Mobile Use, Cycle track violations and other

traffic violations. 112. 06.10.2018 Special Drive against the motorists plying, wrong entry and wrong

parking on the cycle tracks and footpath

Chandigarh Traffic Police has launched special drive against the

motorists plying, wrong entry and wrong parking on the cycle tracks

and footpath in different locations of the city for the safety of

cyclists and pedestrians under the supervision of Zonal Traffic DSPs

and Inspectors. During drive Kalandra U/S 184 M.V.Act 1988 initiated

against 29 violators they were arrested and bailed out for plying

vehicle on cycle tracks/footpath and their vehicles also impounded.

Chandigarh traffic police conducted meetings with the

members of Market, Resident welfare associations, Panchayat

members of Villages and heads of religious places for the awareness

use of cycle tracks and no parking of motor vehicles on Cycle

tracks/footpaths.

113. 03.11.2018 Painting Competition under the theme “Cycling to a healthier and

cleaner future”

On dated 03.11.2018, during the celebration of 9th Police Week

Chandigarh. Traffic police organized a Painting Competition under the

theme “Cycling to a healthier and cleaner future” at multipurpose hall,

Sec-26, Police Lines. 200 students of 19 Govt. Schools and 02 Private

Schools participated in said painting competition. Competition was held

in two categories i.e Senior wing and Junior wing. Smt. Arpana Beniwal

W/o Sh. Sanjay Beniwal IPS, DGP UT, Chd, President, Chandiarh Police

Family Welfare Society was the Chief Guest of the event. Smt.

Vasundhara Dalal Anand W/o Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS,

SSP/Sec&Traffic, Member Chandiarh Police Family Welfare Society,

Sh. Charanjeet Singh DSP/Traffic/East, Sh. Amrao Singh

DSP/Traffic(South), Sh. SPS Sondhi DSP/Traffic(Central), Insp.

Sita Devi Insp./Admn., Insp. Jaspal Singh , all Traffic Marshals of

Chandigarh Police and teachers of the Schools, were present. Sh.

Shashank Anand,IPS ,SSP/Sec. & Traffic deliver the Welcome

address. A Cultural program was also held and during the function i.e.

Himachali folk song, bhangra, Haryanwi Folk dance, Rajasthani folk

dance, and Punjabi folk songs were performed by the students and HC

Bhupinder Singh also sang song on Traffic Awareness. Shri Pankaj

Saroj and Gurpreet Dhiman of Art College were the judges of the

painting competition.

Out of the participants, Shilpa, Class 12th A, Govt. Model Sr. Sec.

School sector 39 C got 1st position. Rajnee Kaur, Class 10th B,

GMSSS Sector 39 C got 2nd position. Prerna Class 9th, B Moti ram

Arya Sr. Sec. School Sector 27 A got 3rd position in senior wing.

Whereas, Swati, roll no. 36 of class 8th A, GMSSS, Sec 39 C got 1st

position, Dheeraj, roll no. 22 of class 8th B, GMSSS, Sec 16 D got 2nd

position, Deepankshi, roll no. 10 of class 8th C, GMSSS, Sec 35 D got

3rd position in Junior Category. Apart from these, two consolation

prizes were given to Gurpreet Kaur of class 8th B, GMSSS, Sec 39 C

and Manpreet Kaur of class 11th GMSSS-23A, Chandigarh. Winners of

all categories were awarded with Trophies and Certificates by the

Chief Guest.

114. 18.11.2018 World Remembrance Day for Road Accident Victims was observed

by Chandigarh Traffic Police

On 18.11.2018 World Remembrance Day for Road Accident Victims was

observed by Chandigarh Traffic Police at Children Traffic Park sector

23, Chandigarh in collaboration with Citizen Awareness Group,

Chandigarh and Consumer Voice. More than 150 citizens and NSS

students of DAV Collage Sector 10, Chandigarh participated. 2

minutes silence was observed followed by Candle March in Children

Traffic Park.

Inspector Sita Devi was the chief guest who aware the students about

road safety in her address. DSP Hardit Singh, Surender Verma

Chairman Citizen Awareness Group, Chandigarh, Mrs. Monika Arora

National President Women Power Society of India, Traffic marshals

were also present on this occasion. Road Accident Victims were also

invited who share their experience about accident.

115. 27.11.2018 Two days Programme „School Conclave for Road Safety at Delhi

Public School, Sector-40, Chandigarh‟

The 1st session of two days „School Conclave for Road Safety, Capacity

Building Programme for School Teachers‟ was organized by Institute

of Road Traffic Education in collaboration with Chandigarh Traffic

Police and sponsored by DIAGEO foundation in the auditorium of Delhi

Public School Sector 40. Sh. Sanjay Baniwal IPS Director General of

Police UT Chandigarh was the chief guest of the program who appeals

everyone to follow Traffic Rules as well as share their experience

about road safety in his address. Welcome address given by Mrs.

Reema Dewan, Principal of DPS. Dr. Rohit Baluja, Director Institute of

Road Traffic Education gave information about their institute. Vote of

thanks delivered by Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS SSP Security & Traffic

UT Chandigarh.

During the session Dr. Rohit Baluja give presentation to the teacher

on Aims of School Conclave methodology, Definition of the Curriculum,

the importance of hidden curriculum to bring in the knowledge of the

road‟s and road safety, primary causes of child accident, Role of the

teachers and parents in imparting education, principles of road safety

education in different age groups 0-4, 5-7, 8-10 and above 10 years,

teaching methodology. Mr. Prem Khilani and Miss Rima Chibb, faculty

IRTE, Miss Arushi Saluja Sahi, Head Driver Training IRTE, Sh.

Jaswinder Singh DSP Admin Traffic, Road Safety, R&D Chandigarh,

Sh. Charanjit Singh DSP East Traffic Chandigarh and Insp. Sita Devi

Admin. Traffic was also present during the session. The workshop was

attended by 86 teachers of 86 Govt. schools of UT Chandigarh, over

250 students and faculty of DPS. Cultural programs i.e. Motivational

song and Shiv Stuti was also presented by students of Delhi Public

School Sector 40, Chandigarh.

116. 28.11.2018 Two days programme concluded „School Conclave for Road Safety

at Delhi Public School, Sector-40, Chandigarh‟

The 2nd day of two days „School Conclave for Road Safety-

Capacity Building Programme for School Teachers‟ was concluded in

the auditorium of Delhi Public School, Sector 40, Chandigarh. The

Conclave was organized by Institute of Road Traffic Education, New

Delhi in collaboration with Chandigarh Traffic Police and sponsored by

DIAGEO foundation. Sh. B.L. Sharma, IAS, Secretary Education, U.T,

Chandigarh was the Chief Guest of the valedictory session. Dr. O.P.

Mishra IPS, DIGP/UT Chandigarh, Shri Shashank Anand, IPS,

SSP/Traffic & Security, Dr. Rohit Baluja, Director IRTE, Dr.

Surender S. Dahiya, Director SCERT, Chandigarh, Ms. Anujeet Kaur,

DEO/UT Chandigarh, Mrs. Reema Dewan, Principal, Delhi Public School,

Chandigarh was also present on this occasion. A motivational song and

Ganesh Vandhana was performed by students of Delhi Public School

Sector 40, Chandigarh.

During this event, Dr. Rohit Baluja, Director, IRTE defined thirteen

objectives regarding road safety were explained to the 91 school

teachers of Govt. schools of UT Chandigarh and teachers were

encouraged how to communicate these objectives through the existing

subjects of the curriculum to the school children. Besides this, an

interactive session with the school teachers was also held. Apart

from this, certificates of participation were distributed to all the

school teachers who attended this programme. 117. 05.12.2018 Special Campaign- “Make Chandigarh Honk Free”

Chandigarh Traffic Police run the special campaign- “Make Chandigarh

Honk Free”. The motive of this campaign is “To make Chandigarh

sound beautiful”.

This campaign covered the following road safety aspects:


Lane driving

Right of Way



Not overspeeding


In the first phase, Chandigarh Traffic Police started enforcement

against vehicle drivers who blow horn in the premises of three medical

institutions i.e. GMSH-16, GMCH-32 and PGIMER from 5.12.2018

onwards.

Chandigarh Traffic Police also appealed to citizens to not blow horn

unnecessarily. Noise pollution is injurious to health. Let us Make

Chandigarh Honk Free.

118. 16.12.2018 Chandigarh Police Traffic Cycle Squad also participated in Vijay

Diwas

Today, Vijay Diwas was celebrated to commemorate armed forces

victory over Pakistan in 1971 Bangladesh liberation war. Bakhtwar

Cycling Club and Thumpers Café with large number of residents,

doctors, social activist, ex-army men and NCC cadets have

participated. Chandigarh Police Traffic Cycle Squad also participated

and given message to the tricity residents to keep environment

healthy and promoted cycling in the city. Sh Arjun, IAS SDM East

along with SDPO South Ms. Niharika Bhatt IPS & DSP Jaswinder

Singh wreath at war memorial in Chandimandir and rest of the

participants paid tribute with flowers.

119. 22.12.2018 Workshop on Health Effect of Air Pollution was held at Auditorium

of Traffic and Security Lines

On 22.12.18 a workshop on health effect of Air pollution was

held at Auditorium of Traffic and security lines, Sector-29,

Chandigarh Dr Suman Mor Asstt Prof Deptt of Environment studies

Panjab University, Dr Ravinder Khaiwal Addl Prof. Deptt of Community

medicine & Public Health PGI and Mr Vikram Hans MD Multi gave

presentation on the effect of air pollution to human body in short and

long term. They specially explain how the polluted air affects the

traffic cops who are facing more than one lac vehicles each day. They

suggested that traffic cops must wear masks on duty and take care of

their health. Dr. Ravinder Khaiwal demonstrates how one cigarette

affects the lungs of human body. Mr Vikram Hans handed over 250

masks to SSP/Security and traffic to distribute among the traffic

staff. On this occasion Sh Shashank Anand, IPS. SSP/Security &

traffic, Sh Jaswinder Singh, DSP/Traffic/Admn and

Insp/Traffic/Admn. Mrs Sita were also present in the workshop.

120. 24.12.2018 Action against drunken driving


drunken driving in the city. During this weekend (21-23 December),

Chandigarh Traffic Police has booked 74 persons for the violation of

Drunken Driving. Further, during this year upto 23.12.2018, 6210

challans have been issued for the violation of drunken driving.













Further, as per section 19 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 read

with Rule 21 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the DL of

violators of the following traffic violations could get suspended for a

period of 3-6 months:-


Speeding

Use of Mobile Phone


During this year 2018 upto 23.12.2018, driving licenses of

7263 such drivers have been recommended for suspension to

concerned licensing authorities.


avoid driving in drunken condition and to ensure that a sober

designated person drives in such a situation or alternate means of

transport are engaged. Strict action shall be continued to be taken

against such violations in the future.

121. 31.12.2018 to

01.01.2019

Action against Drunken Driving


drunken driving in the city. On the eve of New Year, 2019,

Chandigarh Traffic Police booked 205 persons for the violation of

Drunken Driving in the city. Further, during 2018, 6574 challans have














Further, as per section 19 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 read

with Rule 21 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the DL of

violators of the following traffic violations could get suspended for a

period of 3-6 months:-


Speeding

Use of Mobile Phone


During the year 2018, driving licenses of 7389 such drivers

have been recommended for suspension to concerned licensing

authorities.

122. 09.01.2019 Road Safety Education Awareness Program

On 09.01.2019, under the Road Safety Education Awareness Program

the Team of CTP visited Home Science girls College, Sec-10 Chd to

aware the 184 NCC cadets of different colleges of city, about traffic

rules & consequences of not to wearing the safety helmets by the

females, two wheeler riders and one should not Honk unnecessarily.

Jaswinder Singh DSP, Traffic, Col. V.K. Sheoran, S.M. Satish Singh

and Girls Cadet Instructor Kamaljeet Kaur and 14 newly inducted

traffic Marshals were also present on the occasion. During the

campaign literature on Road Safety were distributed among cadets,

some CCTV captured accident videos of Chandigarh also shown during

the workshop and emphasis was made to follow the traffic rules and

be safe on roads. DSP Traffic Admin Jaswinder Singh delivered a

lecture on “traffic rules & to wear Helmet by women riders and pillion

riders on two wheelers”, not to jump Red Light and offences in which

Driving licence got suspend. Insp. Sita Devi told all the cadets about

traffic signs. HC Bhupinder Singh sang a song on Road safety to

encourage the use of helmets while driving two wheelers by females.

Pledge was also taken by all to follow the traffic rules. . Col. V.K.

Sheoran presented a memento to Insp. Sita Devi and her team.

123. 11.01.2019 14 New Traffic Marshals enrolled

Chandigarh Traffic police has enrolled 14 new traffic marshals on

temporarily and provisionally basis. They have imparted training for

one week i.e. 07-01-2019 to 11-01-2019. During the training Sh.

Jaswinder Singh DSP traffic admin and Insp. Sita Devi I/C CTP

explain them about dos or don‟ts, behavior and conduct of the

marshals and the procedure which has to be practiced by the

marshals. They were also educated about road safety awareness

traffic rules and first aid training. They were also taken to special

nakas conducted by traffic police. Today i.e. on 11-01-2019 at conclude

day Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS W/SSP/Traffic& security address the

Traffic Marshals and wishes them to be a part of Chandigarh police.


On 04.02.2019, the 30th National Road Safety Week was

inaugurated by Sh. Sanjay Baniwal, IPS, Director General of

Police, UT, Chandigarh at Govt. College, Sector 46, Chandigarh.

During this programme, Dr. O.P. Mishra, IPS, DIG/Chandigarh,

Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security, Smt.

Nilambari Jagdale, IPS, SSP/L&O, Dr. Rosy Walia, Principle,

Govt. College, Sector 46, Chandigarh, Sh. Harman Singh Sidhu,

President ArriveSafe, Mr. Gaurav Kathuria, Vice President,

HDFC Bank, various traffic marshals and police officers were

present. Road safety talk was delivered by the Chief Guest Sh.

Sanjay Baniwal, IPS, Director General of Police, UT, Chandigarh

and Dr. O.P. Mishra, IPS, DIG/Chandigarh. Further, Road

Accident Analysis Book-2019 was also released by

W/DGP/Chandigarh. Sh. Harman Singh Sidhu, President

ArriveSafe delivered a talk on importance of road safety. Skit

on road safety titled “Chhoo Lo Asman” was also performed by

Traffic Marshals. The 30th National Road Safety Week-2019 are being observed

from 04.02.2019 to 10.02.2019 as per the instructions issued by

the Govt. of India, The theme of this Road Safety Week this

year is “Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha”. During the Road

Safety Week, various road safety activities such as inter school

declamation contest for school students, helmet rally by female

two wheeler riders, painting competition for school children,

First Aid Training to the traffic and PCR, workshop for auto

rickshaw drivers, blood donation camp for road accident victims

and free health checkup camp will be organized to raise the

level of road safety awareness among the general public.

125. 05.02.2019 Inter School Declamation Contest

On 05.02.2019, Chandigarh Traffic Police organized Inter

School Declamation Contest with the subject “which mode if

better for road safety; private transport/public transport” for

school students at Auditorium, Bhawan Vidyalaya Sector 27,

Chandigarh as part of 30th National Road Safety 2019. Sh. Amit

Talwar, IAS, Director Transport, UT Chandigarh was consented

as Chief Guest in the function. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS,

SSP/Traffic & Security, Sh. Amrao Singh, DSP/Traffic/South

and traffic Inspectors were present during the event. Sh. C.S.

Grewal, Wg.Cr., Chief Traffic Marshal, Sh. Manmohan Luthra, of

buckle up 4 road safety organization and other traffic marshals

were also present. Three Judges namely Sh.R.S.Batra, Major

General(Retd.), AVSM, VSM, Sh.Baldev Singh, SP(Retd.) and Sh.

B.C Rajput, Sessions Judge(Retd.) were the panel judges in this

event. Approximately 200 students from various Govt. & private

schools participated in this contest. Panel Judges declared

result of the contest. The winners were awarded with trophies

& certificates by the chief guest. Result of the declamation

contest is as below:- Position Name Class Name of School

1st Ms. Anhad Kaur XI Bhawan Vidyalaya School

2nd Ms. Aramya

Jaiswal

XI Sacred Heart School

Sector 26

3rd Mr. Soumil 10th St.Stephen School

Saluja Sector 45

Besides this, all the students were made aware about

traffic rules & regulations.

126. 05.02.2019 Traffic awareness lecture for school children

Traffic awareness lecture has been given to school children of

govt. Sen.Sec. School Sector 32 Chandigarh by Inspector

Jaspal Singh, Insp Traffic South Zone, Traffic Marshall PK

Aggarwal and his team on account of 30th National Road Safety

Week 2019. The lecture was attended by more than 100

students including teachers and principal of the school. School

Children make aware regarding road safety. The pamphlets

regarding traffic awareness also distributed among students.

127. 06.02.2019 Female Helmet Rally Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a Female Helmet Rally as

part of 30th Road Safety Week-2019 being observed from 4th

to 10th February 2019 with a theme “Sadak Sureksha Jeevan

Raksha”. The Female Helmet Rally was flagged off at 11.00 AM

by Smt. Savita Bhatti w/o Late Sh. Jaspal Singh Bhatti from

MCM College, Sec-36, U.T., Chandigarh, wherein about 300

female two wheeler riders participated, which passed through

various sectors of U.T., Chandigarh to promote wearing of

safety head gear by women while riding on two wheelers. Sh.

Shashank Anand, W/SSP/Security & Traffic along with other

Officers was also present there. Two hundred helmets were

also gifted to female riders for their participation for a noble

cause.

128. 07.02.2019 Painting Competition for school children under Road Safety

Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a Painting Competition for

school children at Multipurpose Hall, Police Lines, Sector-26 as

part of 30th Road Safety Week-2019 being observed from 4th

to 10th Feb 2019. Approx. 200 students of Government and

Private Schools participated in this Painting Competition. The

competition was divided in two categories i.e junior wing from

class-6th to 8th and senior wing from class 9th to 12th. Standard

winners of each category i.e junior and senior wing, were

awarded trophy and certificates. Junior wing

1) Saksham, GMHS-26 (Police Lines)

2) Oshin, 7th class St Annes Convent school Sector-

32

3) Nuzahat, GMHS Sector-26

Consolation Prize - Rahul Jhangra, GMHS Sec-26 Senior wing

1)_ Kashk Jain , GMSSS Sector-40

2) Anshu Kumar, GMSSS Sector-28

3) Shifa, GMHS Sector-26

The Chief Guest Mrs. Vasundhara Anand w/o

W/SSP/Security & Traffic and Member of Police Welfare

Association gave away the appreciation certificates

Fifteen (15) NCC cadets of Government Model Senior

Secondary School Sector-23, Chandigarh, who helped the

traffic police during the cycle track awareness duty were also

owner during the function.

A cultural programme was also held during the function,

DSP, Jaswinder Singh, DSP Charanjit Singh, DSP Amrao Singh

and Traffic Marshals were also present on the occasion.

129. 08.02.2019 Training to first responders to rescue victims of road accidents and violence As a part of 30th National Road Safety Week-2019 being

observed from 4th to 10th Feb 2019 with a theme “Sadak

Suraksha Jeevan Raksha” on 08.02.2019. Chandigarh Traffic

Police organized two days “Jeevan Rakshak” Training programme for Training to first responders to rescue victims of road accidents and violence at Recruit Training Centre, Hall, Police Lines, Sector-26, Chandigarh by the Save Life Foundation based at New Delhi. Senior Manager Training Zoya Nagpal and trainer Ms Sarika Rathour of save life foundation imparted training to 40 police officials 20 from traffic staff and 20 from PCR staff. Save Life Foundation will specially focus on training- (1) To recognize an emergency (2) First Contact with the victim (3) Scene Safety (4) Opening an airway(5) CPR-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (6) Immobilization (7) Controlling bleeding (8) Special Scenarios – Bomb Blast, Choking,

Electrocution and Heart Attack. Sh Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Security & Traffic awarded certificates to the trainees and staff.

130. 09.02.2019 First Aid Training, workshop on road safety awareness for Auto Rickshaw Drivers and affixing of reflective tape on Cycles, Rickshaws/Rehri and helmet under Road Safety Today as a part of 30th National Road Safety Week-2019 being

observed from 4th to 10th Feb 2019 with a theme “Sadak

Suraksha Jeevan Raksha” following programme held in

Chandigarh on 9.2.2019..

1. 2nd batch “Jeevan Rakshak” Training programme for Training to first responders to rescue victims of road accidents and violence was held at Recruit Training Centre, Hall, Police Lines, Sector-26, Chandigarh by the Save Life Foundation based at New Delhi. Senior Manager Training Zoya Nagpal and trainer Ms Sarika Rathour of Save Life Foundation imparted training to 40 police officials 20 from traffic staff and 20 from PCR staff. Save Life Foundation will specially focus on training- (1) To recognize an emergency (2) First Contact with the victim (3) Scene Safety (4) Opening an airway(5) CPR-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (6) Immobilization (7) Controlling bleeding (8) Special Scenarios – Bomb Blast, Choking, Electrocution and Heart Attack.

2. Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a workshop on road safety awareness for Auto Rickshaw Drivers at Rally Ground, Sector-25, Chandigarh, in which about 218 Auto Rickshaw drivers participated in the workshop. During workshop printed road safety material distributed to the participants.

3. Chandigarh Traffic Police along with Anand Sales (India) and Pioneer Toyota group organized a drive to affixing of reflective tape on Cycles, Rickshaws/Rehri and helmet at Poultry farm chowk. During drive about 1000 reflectors affixed and 300 safety reflective jackets distributed to the cyclists and Rickshaw/Rehri pullers and they also awared about the road safety and

use of cycle tracks. Sh Shashank Anand IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security, Sh. Satbir Singh Anand, Director Anand Sales (India), Sh Neeraj Goyal, Vice President After Sales Pioneer Toyota group and Sh Jaswinder Singh DSP/Traffic were present on this occasion.

131. 10.02.2019 Blood donation camp for Road accidents victims and free

health checkup for drivers On 10.02.2019 as a part of 30th National Road Safety Week-2019 being observed from 4th to 10th Feb 2019 with a theme “Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha” Chandigarh traffic police along with Rotary Blood Bank resource Centre, Sector-37, organized a Blood donation camp for Road accidents victims and free health checkup for drivers of CTU, Haryana, Punjab, Pepsu Raodways, Auto Rickshaw, Ola, Uber Taxi associations as well as police drivers at Police Hospital, Police Lines Sector-26, Chandigarh. During the camp Eye, Dental, medical and urology Checkup was conducted. During camp total 100, police officials, auto rickshaw drivers and other participants donated the blood and 300 police, public, roadways, Ola and uber drivers were medically examined. Sh Shashank Anand IPS, SSP. Security and Traffic, Sh Charanjit Singh, DSP/Traffic East, DSP Jaswinder Singh, DSP/Traffic/Admin, Dr. Pushpinder Mangat, Police Hospital Secto-26. Dr. Manish Rai, Director Rotary Blood Bank resource Centre, Sector-37, DR. Renuka, Eye Department, GMCH-32, Dr. Santosh Kumar, Urology Department PGI, Dr. Ankur Vashisht, Star Dental Consultant, Sec.-19, Chandigarh , Dr. Pooja, Smile Dental Clinic, Sector-32, Chandigarh, Dr. Gulsheen Kaur of Dr. Uppal‟s Smile Healthcare , Phase-11, Mohali were present on this occasion. Sh Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Security & Traffic honored the doctors and members with mementos.

132. 13.02.2019 Action against motor vehicles plying on cycle tracks


against motor vehicles plying on cycle tracks in U.T. Chandigarh.

In order to take strict action against the motor vehicles plying

on cycle track all the traffic police officials have been sensitized and

equipped to enforce section 202 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as

per which persons who commit the offence punishable under section

184 MV Act, 1988 (driving dangerously) in their presence are arrested

without warrant and their vehicles are impounded. Further, all such

cases are submitted to the concerned Court with the request for

institution of prosecution case against violators as per provisions of

M.V. Act, 1988.

On 13.2.2019, 07 such cases have been booked under section

202 read with Section 184 M.V. Act, 1988 for the violation of plying

motor vehicles on cycle track at dividing road, Sector 44/45,

Chandigarh.

This drive was started in the month of October, 2018 and till

date, 436 such cases under section 202 read with Section 184 M.V.

Act, 1988 have been booked for the said violation.


such offence shall be punishable for the first offence with


fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

133. 20.02.2019 Action against motor vehicles plying on cycle tracks.


against motor vehicles plying on cycle tracks in U.T. Chandigarh.

In order to take strict action against the motor vehicles plying

on cycle track all the traffic police officials have been sensitized and

equipped to enforce section 202 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as

per which persons who commit the offence punishable under section

184 MV Act, 1988 (driving dangerously) in their presence are arrested

without warrant and their vehicles are impounded. Further, all such

cases are submitted to the concerned Court with the request for

institution of prosecution case against violators as per provisions of

M.V. Act, 1988.

On 20.02.2019, 10 such cases have been booked under section

202 read with Section 184 M.V. Act, 1988 for the violation of plying

motor vehicles on cycle track.

This drive was started in the month of October, 2018

and till date, 471 such cases under section 202 read with Section 184

M.V. Act, 1988 have been booked for the said violation.


such offence shall be punishable for the first offence with


fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

134. 04.03.2019 Awareness Programme to Aware the Cyclists, Rickshaw Rehri Pullars to Uses Cycle Track and Wear the Reflective Jackets On 4.3.2019 Chandigarh Traffic Police along with M/S INDUS TOWERS organized a awareness programme at Housing board light point and Poultry Farm chowk to aware the cyclists, Rickshaw Rehri

Pullars to uses cycle track and wear the reflective jackets while driving on cycle/rickshaw/Rehri for their safety and more visibility on the road. During drive 500 Reflector jackets to cyclist/rickshaw pullers, 2000 Pamphlets and 3000 Stickers of No Parking on Pedestrian way, No Mobile use, No Honking, use of seat belt and use helmets were distributed among the general public.

135. 20.03.2019 Special drive against traffic violations on Holi Festival

On the eve of Holi Festival, Chandigarh Police conducted special drive

against drunken driving, overspeeding, without helmets, triple riding

and other traffic violations in the city.

During this drive, total 1308 violators have been challaned for various

traffic offences and total 337 vehicles have been impounded. The

description of the same is as under:-

On the eve of Holi festival during this special checking, driving

licences of approx. 200 drivers will be recommended for suspension

for the violations of drunken driving, speeding, red light jump and use

of mobile phone while driving. Further, during this year upto 21.3.2019,

more than 1657 cases for suspension on driving license have been

recommended by Chandigarh Traffic police.

It is pertinent to mention that during this year upto 21.3.2019, 1269

offenders have been booked for the violation of drunken driving.

136. 08.04.2019 Special drive to check School buses and other forms of

transportation of school children in the city

Chandigarh Traffic Police is committed towards ensuring the safety

and security of children. Chandigarh Traffic Police frequently

conducts special drive to check School buses and other forms of

transportation of school children in the city. Chandigarh Traffic

Police today i.e. 08.04.2019 laid 8 different nakas to enforce traffic

rules in this regard. During this drive, 181 school transport vehicles

have been challaned for various traffic violations. Out of this, 94

challans have been issued against school bus drivers and 28 challans

have been issued against auto rickshaw drivers for various traffic

violations. Further, one school bus was impounded. Also, various school

buses drivers, conductors and parents were counseled to drive

carefully and within speed limits whenever transporting school

children.

137. 11.04.2019 Special drive to check School buses and other forms of

transportation of school children in the city

Chandigarh Traffic Police is committed towards ensuring the safety

and security of children. Chandigarh Traffic Police frequently

conducts special drive to check School buses and other forms of

transportation of school children in the city. Chandigarh Traffic

Police today i.e. 11.04.2019 laid 08 different nakas to enforce traffic

rules in this regard. During this drive, 92 school transport vehicles

have been challaned for various traffic violations. Out of this, 82

challans have been issued against school bus drivers and 10 challans

have been issued against auto rickshaw drivers for various traffic

violations. Further, 02 school buses were impounded during the above

naka. Also, various school buses drivers, conductors and parents were

counseled to drive carefully and within speed limits whenever

transporting school children.

138. 24.04.2019 Public Awareness regarding noise pollution on International Noise

Awareness Day

The IMA Chandigarh chapter and Tri-city ENT forum celebrated

International Noise Awareness Day on 24th April 2019 at the

traffic Auditorium, Traffic and security Lines, Sector-29, Chandigarh

with the aim to create public awareness regarding noise pollution and

its hazardous impact on hearing and brain auditory centre. Around

200 police officials of Traffic, Security and CRPF attended the

function. DR. Rajesh Dhir, President IMA, Chandigarh Chapter and

Head ENT Department at Govt. Multi-specialty Hospital Sector-16

gave an eye opening information about sound & noise as in general

more than 85 db are harmful depending upon how long & how after a

person is exposed to the noise. He advised hearing protection by ear

plugs/ear muffs for those who are exposed to the excessive noise.

For those who are in habit of using ear phones more than 15 min/day

are at a greater risk of hearing loss.

. Dr Nitin Mathur, Jt. Secretary IMA Chandigarh dwelt upon

the harmful effects of noise on hearing abilities of general public,

leading to other health problems. Mr. T.S. Anand from Anand Hearing

care explained to audience the basics of audiology and the

management of problem arising due to excessive noise pollution.

Sh Vineet Kumar, IPS, SP/Traffic were the chief guest in the

function. DSP/Traffic Jaswinder Singh and Harjeet Kaur were also

present in the function. Sh Vineet Kumar SP/Traffic honored the

doctors and members with mementos.

139. 24.05.2019 Traffic Police enrolled 10 new Traffic Marshals

Chandigarh Traffic Police has enrolled 10 new Traffic Marshals and

with them the total number of Traffic Marshals are now 120.

Amongst these new Traffic Marshals, these are accomplished citizens

of the city from different walks of life such as armed forces,

academics, medical profession to name a few.

Further, a one week orientation programme for these new Traffic

Marshals was conducted at Children Traffic Park, Sector 23,

Chandigarh, in which they have been given training on road safety

including traffic laws and rules, basic training in first aid and first

hand and experience regarding enforcement of traffic rules and

regulations.

140. 30.05.2019 Workshop on Jeevan Rakshak Training

On 30/05/2019 Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a

workshop on Jeevan Rakshak Training, conducted by Life Saving

Foundation New Delhi at Recruit Training Centre, Police Lines, Sector-

26, Chandigarh. Faculties of Life Saving Foundation namely Mr.

Krishan Singh and Mr. Shiv Om Singh imparted Life Saving Training

with practical demonstration to 20 Traffic and 20 PCR officials being

first respondents. The training will also be conducted on 31 May 2019

for second batch of traffic and PCR officials comprising of 40

officials, to save precious lives on roads by giving first aid to accident

and violence victims before medical help.

141. 31.05.2019 1st Road Safety Summer Camp-2019 concluded

Chandigarh Traffic Police has organized 1st Road Safety Summer

Camp-2019 at CTP, Sec-23, Chandigarh for school Children during

their summer vacations in 5 batches. The 1st batch of Road Safety

Summer Camp is being organized from 27.05.2019 to 31.05.2019 which

is attended by 60 students. The motive behind organizing the Summer

Camp is to sensitize future drivers about Road Safety. On the first

day of the Road Safety Summer Camp i.e. 27.05.2019, introductory

session about Road Safety was conducted and training about traffic

rules was given by Traffic marshals and Smt. Sita Devi, CPS, DSP

Traffic R&D. Activity like „Be Seen, Be Safe‟, Reflective Color Clothes

during the night riding, road safety games were played and detail

information on road sign also given.

On the 2nd day i.e. 28.05.2019, tips on the safe cycling to the school

children, a traffic drill was conducted by the traffic cops as well as

they were explained bout the pedestrian crossing, use of footpath etc.

A session on the road safety tips was taken by Sh. Kulmeet Sodhi,

Traffic Marshal. A lecture on the road safety was delivered by I/C

CTP SI Ashok Kumar. School Children Were also guided about riding

gear by Honda representatives. A talk by the team of IVY Hospital‟s

Pediatrician & Dietitian doctors on the health tips was also given.

On the 3rd day i.e. 29.05.2019, a road sign matching game was played

the school children. Children visited to sector 23/24 L/point for

physical training regarding Zebra crossing and manual traffic control.

On the 4th day i.e. on 30.05.2019, the students visited to Traffic Line

Sector 29, Chandigarh and information regarding the functioning of

CCTV Cameras, Challaing Branch and the Social Media Cell imparted to

them. The schools Children were also guided about Pedestrian Light

and traffic Drill. The road safety session and the moral values were

conducted by Dr. Santosh Gupta and Sukhjit Kaur, traffic Marshal. A

session on safety riding theory was also conducted by Honda officials.

Today, i.e. on 31.05.2019 on the concluding day of 1st batch of 60

children, essay writing competition was conducted between the

participants. Awards were given to the children who were best in

discipline, more intenative. Road safety test was also held and prizes

were given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd position. In the last, pledge to follow

traffic rule was conducted. Smt. Sita Devi CPS, DSP Traffic R&D was

the Chief Guest, Traffic marshal Sh. Satish Bhaskar, Kulmeet Sodhi,

MK Katariya, Dr. Santosh Gupta, R.L. Gupta and Sukhjit Kaur were also

present during the function. Smt. Sita Devi CPS, DSP Traffic R&D

distributed certificates and gifts to all the participant students for

their future encouragements.

142. 07.06.2019 2nd Road safety Summer Camp 2019 concluded successfully

Chandigarh Traffic Police has organized 2nd Road safety Summer

Camp 2019 at Children Traffic Park sector 23, Chandigarh for school

children during their summer vacations. The 2nd batch of road safety

summer camp is being organized from 03-06-2019 to 07-06-2019

which is attended by 68 students. The motive behind organizing the

summer camp to sensitize future drivers about road safety. On the

first day of the summer camp i.e. 03/06/19, introductory session

about the road safety was conducted and training about traffic rules

was given by traffic marshals and Smt. Sita Devi, DSP Traffic R&D.

Activities like Be seen, Be Safe, reflective color during night driving,

road safety games were conducted and detailed information of road

signs was also given.

On the second day i.e. 04/06/2019, tips on the safe cycling were given

to school children. A traffic drill was conducted by traffic Cops as

well as they were explained about pedestrian crossing, use of

footpath. A session on the road safety tips was taken by Smt. M.K.

Katariya traffic marshal. A lecture on the road safety was delivered

by I/C CTP SI Ashok Kumar. School children were also guided about

riding gears by Honda Representative.

On the third day i.e. 05/06/2019, a road sign matching game was

conducted for the school children. School children visited to 16/17

light point for physical training regarding Zebra crossing and Manual

traffic control. The road safety session and the morel value

conducted by Sh. Jagdish Diwan traffic marshal.

On the fourth day i.e. 06/06/2019, the student visited to traffic line

sector 29 chandigarh and information regarding the functioning of

CCTV Cameras, Challaning Branch and Social Media cell imparted to

them. The school children were also guided about pedestrian lights and

traffic drill. A road safety session was conducted by sh. Kulmeet

Sodhi traffic marshals. A session on safety riding theory was also

conducted by Honda officials. A talk by Dr. Savinder Kaur

pediatrician, Dr. Dimpy, Dr. Simran dietitian the team of IVY Hospital

sector-71 Mohali on the health tips was also given.

Today i.e. 07/06/2019, on the concluding day of the 2nd batch of 68

children were educated during road safety session by Dr. Santosh

Gupta traffic marshal. Road safety test was held between the

participants. Sh. Shashank Anand IPS, SSP Security& traffic was the

chief guest and encourage the student to follow traffic rule and be a

traffic ambassador. Awards were given to children who were best in

discipline and more initiative and 1st, 2nd and 3rd in road safety test.

Certificates and gifts are distributed to all the participant students

for their future encouragements. In the last, Pledge to follow the

traffic rules was also conducted. Smt. Sita Devi DSP R&D, SI Ashok

Kumar I/C CTP, Traffic marshal Satish Bhaskar, Kulmeet Sodhi, Smt.

M.K. Kataria Dr. Santosh Gupta were also present during the function.

143. 11.06.2019 Special Drive against drunken driving


drunken driving in the city. During weekend (7-9 June), Chandigarh

Traffic Police has booked 136 persons for the violation of Drunken

Driving. Further, during this year upto 11.06.2019, 2175 challans have


144. 16.06.2019 Road Safety Awareness workshop for Driving Schools

On 16.06.2019, Chandigarh Traffic Police has conducted Road Safety

Awareness workshop for Driving Schools of UT Chandigarh in Children

Traffic Park, Sector 23, Chandigarh.There are 31 Driving Schools

have registered in Chandigarh. Out of these, 25 driving schools

participated in the workshop. Chandigarh Traffic Police Awareness

staff sensitizedthem about basic rules and regulations of road safety

i.e. follow speed limit, lane driving, right of way, overtaking, Hon‟ble

Supreme Court guideline on suspension of driving license, don‟t

ply/parking motor vehicle on cycle track/footpath, stop line etc.They

were specially sensitized about „No Honking‟. More stress was given to

wearing seat belt. Road Accident/awareness videos were also shown to

them. They were provided reading material on the road safety. They

were trained in a manner that they further can train the new learners

of vehicles.

145. 21.06.2019 Fourth batch of 2nd road safety summer camp 2019 successfully

organized

Chandigarh Traffic Police has organized 2nd road safety summer camp

2019 at Children Traffic Park Sector 23 Chandigarh for school

children during their summer vacations. The 4th batch of road safety

summer camp is being organized from 17/06/2019 to 21/06/2019

which is attended by 59 students. The motive behind organizing the

summer camps to sensitize future drivers about road safety. One the

first day of summer camp i.e. 17th June 2019, introductory session

about the road safety was conducted and training about traffic rules

was given by Ms. Sita Devi, DSP Traffic R&D. Activities like be seen,

be safe, reflective colour during night driving, road safety games were

conducted and detailed information of road signs also given.

On the second day i.e. 18th June 2019, tips on road safe

cycling were given to school children. A traffic drill was conducted by

traffic cops as well as they were explained about pedestrian crossing,

use of footpath. School children visited to sector 16/17 light point for

physical training regarding zebra crossing and manual traffic control

the school children were also guided about pedestrian lights and

traffic drill. A session on the roads safety tips and eye testing camp

was taken by Sh. Satish Bhaskar and a lecture on the road safety was

delivered by l/ C CTP SI Ashok Kumar. School Children were also

guided about safety riding gears by Honda Representative.

On the third day i.e. 19“June 2019, a road sign matching game

was conducted for the school children. A talk by Dimpy and Dr.

Mirgind from dietitian team of the IVY Hospital Sector 71, Mohali on

the health tips was also given. The road safety session and the moral

value conducted by Sh. Jagdish Diwan and Sh. Kulmeet Sodhi traffic

marshal.

On the fourth day i.e. 20th june 2019, the student visited to

traffic line, sector 29 Chandigarh information regarding functioning

of CCTV cameras and Challaning Branch and social media cell imparted

to them. A session on safety riding theory was also conducted by

Honda Officials. Road Safety session by Sh. Kulmeet Sodhi Traffic

Marshal.

Today i.e. 21 June 2019, on the concluding day the 4th batch

of 59 children were educated during road safety session by Dr.

Santosh Gupta traffic marshal. Road safety test was held between

the participants. Sh. Vineet Kumar IPS, SP/Traffic was the chief

guest and encouraged the students to follow traffic rule and be a

traffic ambassador. Awards were given to children who were best in

discipline and more initiative and 1st, 2nd and 3rd in road safety test.

Certificated and gifts are distributed to all the participant students

for their future encouragements. ln the last, pledge to follow the

traffic rules was also conducted. Ms. Sita Devi DSP, Traffic R&D, SI

Ashok Kumar I/C CTP, Traffic Marshal Satish Bhaskar, Smt. M.K.

Kataria were also present during the function.

146. 23.06.2019 Action against Drunken Driving


against drunken driving in the city. During this weekend (21-23

June), Chandigarh Traffic Police has booked 134 persons for

the violation of Drunken Driving. Further, during this year upto

23.06.2019, 2469 challans have been issued for the violation

of drunken driving.

147. 27 & 28.06.2019 Road Safety Summer Camp by Traffic Police

In order to raise the level of road safety amongst school

children, Chandigarh Traffic Police has organized Road Safety

Summer Camp, free of cost, for the students of standards 7th

to 12th at Children Traffic Park, Sector 23, Chandigarh during

this summer vacations. The motive behind organizing the

summer camp is to sensitize future drivers about road safety. During this Camp, different types of interesting road

safety awareness activities have been organized for school

children and at the end of the Camp, the participating students

have been given certificate of accomplishment by Chandigarh

Traffic Police. The Camp has been organized from 27th May,

2019 to 28th June, 2019 in five batches. Today i.e. 28.6.2019, the fifth batch of Road Safety

Summer Camp for School Children was concluded at Children

Traffic Park, Sector 23, Chandigarh, in which 75 children of

different school participated. The camp was organized from

24.6.2019 to 28.6.2019. On the first day of summer camp, introductory session

about the road safety was conducted and training about traffic

rules was given. Activities like be seen, be safe, wear reflective

color clothes during night driving, road safety games were

conducted and detailed information of road signs also given. On the second day, tips on road safe cycling were given

to school children. A traffic drill was conducted by traffic cops

as well as they were explained about pedestrian crossing, use of

footpath. School children visited to Pedestrian Pelican Lights at

Sukhna Lake for physical training regarding zebra crossing and

manual traffic control. The school children were also guided

about pedestrian lights and traffic drill. A session on the roads

safety tips and eye testing camp was taken by Sh. Satish

Bhaskar. A lecture on the road safety was delivered by

Incharge, CTP. School children were also guided about safety

riding gears by Honda Representative. On the third day, a road sign matching game was

conducted for the school children. Cycling activities were

conducted by Honda officials. The road safety session and the

moral value conducted by Sh. Jagdish Diwan, Traffic Marshal. On the fourth day, the student visited to Traffic Line,

Sector 29 Chandigarh information regarding the functioning of

CCTV Cameras and Challaning Branch and Social Media Cell

imparted to them. A session on safety riding theory was also

conducted by Honda officials. A talk by Dr. Samya and Dietitian

Team of the IVY Hospital sector 71, Mohali on the health tips

was also given. Road safety session by Sh. Kulmeet Sodhi

Traffic Marshal. On the fifth day, a quiz on Road Safety was held and

children who gave maximum correct answer were awarded.

Awards were given to children who were best in discipline &

more interactive. Smt. Sita Devi DSP, Traffic R&D was the

chief guest and encouraged the students to follow traffic rule

and be a traffic ambassador. All the prize winners and

participant were awarded with certificates and trophies for

their future encouragements. During this summer camp, total 310 children of different

schools participated in this Road Safety Summer Camp. It is

pertinent to mention here that approx. 190 students of

different schools participated in the last year Road Safety

Summer Camp.

148. 19.07.2019 Special drive against traffic violations by school buses, school vans

On 19.07.2019 Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted a special drive

against traffic violations by school buses, school vans and autos. Total

06 nakas were laid at prominent locations as part of drive, wherein

total 159 challans were issued for violations of traffic and STRAPS,

one school van was impounded, 45 TSR, 23 Taxies were prosecuted

during drive, also 31 challans were issued to riders without helmet and

12 other misc challans were issued. Further, this special drive will be

continue against school buses, vans and autos to curb the violations of

traffic and STRAPS as well.

149. 20.07.2019 Workshop on Critical Care for Police Personnel

Department of Anaesthesia And Intensive Care PGIMER,

Chandigarh organised a two days CME cum workshop on Critical care

in Trauma on 20- 21st July 2019 involving all the stake holders i.e the

police, the NGOs, department of orthopaedics, department of

neurosurgery and the hospital administration. The main highlight of

the first day was the interdisciplinary workshop to fast track the pre-

hospital transfer & On site care of a trauma victim. It was attended

by more than 40 personnel from Chandigarh traffic police, around 30

medical students, representatives from Arrive Safe (NGO) and Save

Life (NGO) . DSP Traffic (Road safety) Mr Jaswinder Singh

emphasized the need for such events as in India it is not the EMS but

the police men who are the first responders after a road traffic

accident. Mr Harman Singh Sidhu founder of NGO Arrive Safe and

Prof Kajal Jain from the department of anaesthesia enumerated the

importance of “golden hour”. Mr Navdeep Asija traffic advisor for the

state of Punjab emphasized the need to use IT technology for road

safety.

Dr Tanvir Samra, Dr Amarjyoti and Dr Shyam conducted

hands on training on immobilization, log rolling, helmet removal,

management of airway and chest compressions of a trauma victim.

The hands on training was pre-briefed by the A,B,C,D,E method of

primary survey which was modified keeping in view the Indian scenario.

The CME concluded with further plans to develop an indigenous trauma

care module catering to the specific needs of our country for pre-

hospital transfer of a trauma victim by the police personnel

150. 23.07.2019 Special drive against traffic violations by school buses, school vans

and autos

On 23.07.2019 Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted a special

drive against traffic violations by school buses, school vans and autos.

Total 04 nakas were laid at prominent locations as part of drive,

wherein total 96 challans were issued for violations of traffic and

STRAPS, 39 school bus/van challaned and one school bus was

impounded, 15 TSR, 14 Taxies were prosecuted during drive, also 15

challans were issued to riders without helmet and 13 other misc

challans were issued. Further, this special drive will be continue

against school buses, vans and autos to curb the violations of traffic

and STRAPS as well.

151. 06.08.2019 Traffic awareness drive

Today, saplings of various plants distributed free of cost to the

general public came to pay their traffic violation challans in Challaning

Branch, Traffic Lines, Sector-29, Chandigarh with a written request

to plant the saplings in or around their houses by taking an oath that

they will not violate any traffic rules and also aware their known's

regarding road safety. 152. 08.08.2019 Traffic awareness Drive

On 08.08.2019, Chandigarh Traffic Police distributed saplings of

various plants free of cost to the general public came to compound

their traffic violation challan in Challaning Branch, Traffic Lines,

Sector-29, Chandigarh with a written request to plant the saplings in

or around their houses by taking an oath that they will not violate any

traffic rules and also aware their known's regarding road safety.

153. 22.08.2019 to

24.08.2019

Capacity Building Program on Road Accident Investigation and data

collection for Police Officers

A three days Capacity Building Program on Road Accident

Investigation and data collection for Police Officers of Chandigarh

Police was conducted at Recruitment Training Centre, Police Line

Sector 26, Chandigarh from 22nd-24th August, 2019. The program was

conducted by SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures),

New Delhi associated with JP Research. Total 25 Police Officers

including Inspector, Sub Inspector, Head Constable and constables

from Police Stations, Road Crash Analysis Cell and Recruitment

Training Centre attend this theoretical & practical training program.

The participants were taught about the following points by Sh.

Ravishankar Rajaraman & Sh. Murtuza, trainers of JP Research:

Crash Scene Management and personnel Safety

Five phases of an accident –

Possible Perception,

Actual Perception,

Point of Action,

Point of Impact,

Final Resting Position

Crash Scene Examination & Photography

Practical Exercise - Crash Scene Examination & Photography

Vehicle examination & photography

Haddon Matrix and contributing factors

Crash data collection form review

On 24.08.2019, on the concluding day of workshop, Sh. Omvir

Singh Bishnoi, IPS DIG UT Chandigarh was the chief guest who

awarded the certificate to the participants. Trophies were also

awarded to whom stood the 1st, 2nd & 3rd position in test. During the

valedictory session, vote of thanks by Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS,

SSP/Sec. & Traffic, U.T. Chandigarh. Ms. Meenakshi Kukreja,

Diarector, SIAM, Sh. Harman Sidhu, Founder of NGO Arrive Safe,

Sh. Jaswinder Singh, CPS, DSP/Traffic/R&D, Sh. Kewal Krishan, CPS,

DSP/Traffic/Admn., Ms. Harjeet Kaur, CPS DSP/Traffic/South, Smt.

Sita Devi, CPS DSP-Training Chandigarh were also present.

154. 28.08.2019 TRAFFIC OFFICIALS AWARDED FOR GOOD WORK

On 27.08.2019 (Tuesday) at about 5.30PM, while traffic officials

namely HC Harbhajan Singh No.233/CP alongwith C. Pardeep

No.4920/CP & Vol. Satnam No.865/HGV were performing traffic

regulation duty at Mataur Chowk (Sector 43/44/51/52), HC

Harbhajan saw a swift car bearing registration No. DL-8CH-5481

coming from Sector-52 side as his driver was using mobile phone while

driving. The said head constable try to stop but driver of swift car try

to hit Head Constable and ran away. HC Harbhajan immediately gave

wireless message to next traffic point officials to stop the alleged

car. Traffic officials namely HC Harmeet Singh No.3474/CP,

C.Jatinder No.4929/CP & C.Parmod No.6290/IRB deployed at next

traffic point stopped the traffic coming from Mataur Chowk and

chased the alleged car at Light Point Sector 44/45 and during search

of car they found a country made pistol. The car driver was identified

namely Amandeep Singh S/o Sahib Singh R/o village Shutrana District

Patiala (Punjab). The traffic officials called at Police Control Room to

send local police for further action and accordingly after verifying the

facts a case FIR No. 219 U/S 25,54,59 Arms Act PS-34, Chandigarh

dated 27.08.2019 has been registered against the alleged car driver.

Today i.e. on 28.08.2019, the above act of traffic officials HC

Harbhajan Singh No.233/CP along with C.Pardeep No.4920/CP,

Vol.Satnam No.865/HGV, HC Harmeet Singh No.3474/CP, C.Jatinder

No.4929/CP & C.Parmod No.6290/IRB was appreciated and Sh. Omvir

Singh Bishnoi, IPS, W/DIG UT Chandigarh awarded all above traffic

officials for their good work.

155. 04.09.2019 Green Corridor to an Ambulance

On 4.9.2019, at around 12 noon, a green corridor to an ambulance of

PGIMER for transportation of live human organ (lever) was provided

by Chandigarh Traffic Police from PGIMER, Sector 12 to Chandigarh

Airport for it‟s onwards transportation to Jaipur. During the above

said movement, clear passage was provided to the ambulance and in 18

minutes sharp the ambulance reached the Airport. We thank the

drivers from the General Public who gave way to this emergency

vehicle today.

Further, it is pertinent to mention here that in the last five years,

Chandigarh Traffic Police has provided green corridor on 31 occasions.

Further, as per Section 194E of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which

is reproduced as under:-

Whoever while driving a motor vehicle fails to draw to the side of

the road, on the approach of a fire service vehicle or of an

ambulance or other emergency vehicle as may be specified by the

State Government, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a

term which may extend to six months, or with a fine of ten

thousand rupees or with both.

General public is requested to always give way to the emergency

vehicles while driving vehicle.

156. 06.09.2019 Scooterist awarded for wearing safety helment by child as pillion

rider

A picture has been received on the social media account of Chandigarh

Police regarding wearing of safety helmet by a child sitting behind his

father on scooter No. CH01BU-5368. The above said picture

motivates other motorists to buy safety helmet for the safety of

their children. For the above said motivated initiative, Sh. V. Israel

R/o House No. 321, PWT, Mani Majra, Chandigarh alongwith his son

have been awarded.

General public is requested to always obey traffic rules and

regulations and motivate their children to wear safety helmet while

riding on two-wheeler for the safety of their children.

157. 22.09.2019 “Car Free Day” is observed on 22nd September worldwide with an aim

to make people realize that life is possible without dependence on

cars, side by side leading to good health and peer bonding.

Today i.e. 22-09-2019, Chandigarh Police in association with

Cyclegiri group and other various cycling/run clubs has been organized

a cyclothon/walkathon/Run/skaters at Plaza, Sector 17, Chandigarh to

promote car pool, cycling and use of public transport in the city. The

aim of this event was to build a better, healthier, connected

community by encouraging the city residents and students to ride for

short distances and experience the city beautiful together in a way

that‟s just not possible in a car. This not only helped them to avoid air

pollution, noise pollution and traffic congestions but also promoted

improvement of mass transit, cycling and walking.

Around 3000 participants from different walks of life

participated in this event as cyclists, Runners, Walker, Skaters, with

few e-rickshaw provided by Hero Cycle on Sunday morning at 7 am at

Plaza sec 17 to observe world car free day.

The cycle rally was flagged off by Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS,

Commissioner Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh Mr. Gurpreet Singh

Ghuggi, Great Comedian & Actor and Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP

Traffic & Security which passed through various sectors i.e. Plaza

sector 17 to 16/17 light point, left towards 16/17/22/23 chowk, left

Bus Stand Chowk (17/18/21/22 Chowk), left Press light

point(8/9/17/18 Chowk), left matka chowk, left 16/17 light point and

finally ended at plaza Sector 17. Sh. Uma Shankar Gupta, PCS,

Transport Director was the guest of honor at this event. During this

event, Mr. Vikas, Corporate Manager, HDFC Bank was also present.

Apart from the above cultural programme zumba and many

other activities were organized. This event witnessed overwhelming

response.

158. 18.11.2019 Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted a Painting Competition

programme for school children

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On, 18.11.2019, Chandigarh Traffic Police conducted a Painting

Competition programme for school children of govt and private schools

at St. John School, Sector-26, Chandigarh, as part of activities of

Chandigarh Police week-2019. Smt. Lippi Parida was the Chief Guest of

this function and Smt. Arpana Beniwal and Smt. Kiran Bishnoi were

guests of honor at the function who gave away the prizes to winners

and consolation prizes. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP/Traffic &

Security, Smt. Vasundhra Dalal Anand, Sh. Charanjit Singh, DSP/East,

Sh. Kewel Krishan, DSP/Traffic Admn, Inspector Shri Parkash, Admn

Traffic and traffic marshals were present during this function. About

300-350 children of senior and junior division from 32 schools

participated in the painting competition. From senior division Ms.

Deepshikha of GMSSS, Sector-39, Chandigarh got 1st prize, 2nd prize

won by Ms. Riddhi of Mount Carmel School, Sector-47, Chandigarh

and 3rd prize won by Ms. Reena Devi of GMSSS, Sector-39,

Chandigarh. Similarly, from junior division Ms Jastej Kaur of AKSIPS,

Sector-45, Chandigarh won 1st prize, 2nd prize won by Ms Ritisha of

Mount Carmel School Sector-47 and the 3rd prize won by Ms Esha of

Carmel Convent School, Sector-9, Chandigarh.

159. 01.01.2020 Chandigarh Traffic Police is regularly conducting special drives against

drunken driving and Speeding in the city. On the eve of New Year-

2020, Chandigarh Traffic Police booked 153 persons for the violation

of Drunken Driving an in the city. Further, during the year 2019,

4589 challans have been issued for the violation of drunken driving

and 8837 challans have been issued for the volition of Speeding in the

city. 160. 15.01.2020 Chandigarh Traffic Police is observing 31st

National Road Safety Week 2020 with theme “Bringing Change

through youth power” from 11th Jan to 17th Jan 2020. Today many

events & programme were organized as a part of Road Safety Week to

aware general public on road safety:-

1. On 15th January 2020, as a part of 31st National Road Safety

Week 2020, a workshop on Road safety and Traffic Awareness

was conducted at GGDSD College Chandigarh. Chief Guest at the

event was Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP, Traffic & Security.

Other guests of honour were WG CDR C.S. Grewal (Retd.) Chief

Traffic Marshall, Sh. Charanjit Singh Virk, DSP, Chandigarh

Traffic Police , Sh. Neeraj Sarna, Inspector, Mrs. Uma Mahajan,

Traffic Marshal.

Sh. Shashank Anand guided the students about traffic rules;

road safety and how unknown variables on road must be avoided by

own self and not wait for others to be correct. He also guided how

pedestrians should be alert on road to prevent chain snatching and

kidnapping. ASI Bhupinder Singh enthralled the students by

singing songs on awareness of traffic rules and regulations. There

were around 200 students of the college who attended the

workshop. WG CDR Grewal appraised the students of the rules

and regulations pertaining to Driving License and seat belt, Road

signs and drunken driving. More emphasis was laid on educating

students at the college level as they are the major road users. A

quiz contest was held at the end where the students answered

questions correctly and were given mementos by the team of

Chandigarh Traffic Police. Dr. Balraj Thapar, principal of the

college, along with NSS P.O.s Dr. Mani Parti and Dr. Mahak Sharma

gave a floral welcome to the guests and thanked them for

conducting such a wonderful interactive session.

2. Besides this, a traffic awareness workshop was conducted at

National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE) PGIMER Sector

12 Chd. A total of aprox. 350 students and 8 Faculty members

were educated. Dr. Karobi Dass Principal NINE along with Dr.

Sunita Sharma, Ms. Meenakshi Agnihotri, Ms. Shabana Parveen,

Dr. Ashok and Traffic Marshals Advocate Rajiv Sharma & Ms.

Yashoda Dobhal spoke on Road Safety. Shri Jaswinder Singh DSP

was the guest of honor. A Road Safety skit and Gidha was also

performed by the students.

3. Apart from above, a traffic awareness rally cum Nukkad Natak

was conducted at Sukhna Lake to aware importance of road safety

among general public. Students and 8 Faculty member from

PGIMER sensitized general public. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP

Security & Traffic was the Chief Guest at the function. Dr. Karobi

Dass Principal NINE along with Dr. Sunita Sharma, Ms. Meenakshi

Agnihotri, Ms. Shabana Parveen, Dr. Ashok and Traffic Marshals

Advocate Rajiv Sharma & Ms. Yashoda Dobhal spoke on Road

Safety. Shri Jaswinder Singh, DSP, Shri Kewal Krishan, DSP, Shri

Charanjit Singh, DSP was the guest of honor.

4. A helmet rally on two wheelers to motivate girls for wearing

safety helmets was flagged off by Smt. Raj Bala, Mayor, UT,

Chandigarh from CTP, Sector 23, Chandigarh which moved towards

sector 24, PU campus, PGI Chowk, Matka Chowk, Cricket Stadium

Chowk and finished at CTP, Sector 23, Chandigarh. Approx. 250

students from GCG-42, Dev Samaj College-36, Govt. Commerce

College-50 participated in this rally. Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS,

SSP Security & Traffic, Shri Jaswinder Singh, DSP, Shri Kewal

Krishan, DSP, Shri Charanjit Singh, DSP along with CTP staff,

Traffic Marshalls Salil Bali, Vishal Kapoor & Gurnam Singh were

present on occasion. Divyang from Rotary Club also participated in

this rally to aware the public.

Chandigarh Traffic Police also organized a workshop/Training on First

Aid in Lecture Hall, RTC, Police Lines, Sector-26 Chandigarh for

Traffic and PCR Police personnel being first respondents on city

roads. Faculty of Police Hospital imparted training on First Aid to be

provided before medical aid i.e during bleeding, fracture, snake bite

and CPR etc. 20 PCR and 20 Traffic Police Officials including 35

trainees of upper school course attended the First Aid Training in

Lecture Hall, Police Lines, Sector-26, Chandigarh. 161. 17.01.2020 Chandigarh Traffic Police observed „31st National Road Safety

Week 2020‟ with theme “Bringing Change through youth power” from

11th Jan to 17th Jan 2020. Today on concluding day many events &

programme were organized as a part of Road Safety Week to

aware/sensitize general public on road safety:-

1. A Multi Speciality Free Health Checkup and Blood Donation camp

was organized by Chandigarh Traffic Police in Police Hospital,

Sec.26, Chandigarh. This activity was organized mainly for Drivers

of CTU, PRTC, Haryana & Punjab Roadways Buses, Truck Drivers,

Ola, Uber and Auto Drivers, and Chandigarh police personnel. This

initiative was taken by Sh. Shashank Anad, IPS, SSP/Security &

Traffic This camp was organized by Ms. Harjeet Kaur, DSP/Traffic

and her team and Dr. Pushpinder Mangat, SMO I/c Police Hospital,

Sec.26, Chandigarh and her team with the collaboration of Blood

Bank PGI, Chandigarh, GMSH-16, Chandigarh, Paras Hospital and

Grewal Eye Hospital. Interactive lecture was delivered by Dr.

Sanjay Khanna, MS, ENT from Paras Hospital. Dr. Gagandip Singh,

MD, DM (PGI) from Paras Hospital delivered a lecture on Cardiology

(Heart Disease and Prevention). The camp was attended by Dr.

Pushpinder Mangat, SMO, Police Hospital, Sec.26, Chandigarh,

DSP/Lines, Insp. Neeraj Sarna, all Medical Officers, Para Medical

Staff of Police Hospital. Total 232 patients availed of the medical

facility and 61 police personnel donated blood for road accident

victims. HIV, HB, RPR, HbsAG lab tests were carried out. Mementos

were presented to the all doctors of Paras Hospital by Chief Guest

Sh. Shashank Anand, IPS, SSP Security and Traffic, UT.,

Chandigarh.

2. Today, Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a drive to affixing

reflective tapes on Cycles, Rickshaws/Rehri and distributing

jackets & hand gloves at Major intersections like Grain Market

Chowk, Chandigarh etc. During drive about 700 reflectors were

affixed, 150 hand gloves and 250 safety reflective jackets were

distributed to the cyclists and Rickshaw/Rehri pullers and they

were also aware about the road safety and use of cycle tracks. Sh

Shashank Anand IPS, SSP/Traffic & Security along with staff

distributed the jackets, hand gloves and affixed reflective tapes on

cycles/rickshaws etc.

3. Today, Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a Declamation Contest

in Auditorium of Government College, Sector-42, Chandigarh

followed by a Road Safety song by school children and skit by

Traffic Marshals. Declamation Contest was organized on the theme

that “Do high penalties of traffic violations, act as deterrent

enough” as part of 31st National Road Safety Week-2020 being

observed from 11th to 17th Jan 2020. Total 21 students of schools

and 26 students of colleges spoke in favor and against motion.

About 400 students of various schools, colleges, Traffic Marshals

and Senior Officers of Chandigarh Police attended the function.

Sh. Vinod P. Kavle, Special Secretary Home, Chandigarh

Administration invited as Chief Guest at the function, who gave

away the winner trophies and certificates.

4. Also, a Painting Competition of 100 Anganwari children organized in

Bapu Dham Colony, Sector-26, Chandigarh under Urjja Project of

Chandigarh Police as part of Road Safety Week-2020. Sh. Shashank

Anand, IPS W/SSP/Security & Traffic, UT, Chandigarh gave away

the prizes to winners and participation certificates to the children.

Documents

Traffic Wing, Sector 29 - Chandigarh Policechandigarhpolice.gov.in/pdf/Good Work/traffic.pdfTraffic Wing, Sector – 29 Sr. No. Date Detail of Event 1. 27.01.2015 to 02.02.2015 Chandigarh