Kanpur, Nov 03: Don't be surprised to hear a voice
reminding you to follow traffic rules if you call up your
relatives in Kanpur.
In a novel move, the city traffic police plans to
educate commuters in a big way by introducing a ring tone on
traffic regulations during the 'Traffic Awareness' month being
celebrated this month.
Ringtones like 'Follow traffic rules' or 'Use helmet
and seatbelt' will greet you when you dial any mobile number
in Kanpur.
"Arrangements have been made with service providers
such as Vodafone, BSNL and Reliance to make the drive a
success," Kanpur Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Ramlal
Verma told a news agency today.
"There cannot be a better way to make people aware of
traffic rules," he said.
Going by the sheer number of mobile users in the city,
Verma exuded confidence that the effort will have the desired
impact.
Other efforts to raise awareness among people about
traffic rules include slide shows in cinemas and huge banners
that have sprung up all over the city.
Schools have also been roped in the drive.
Verma, however, said the traffic department was facing
manpower shortage with 250 vacancies for constables.
The department also requires 21 head constables
to man traffic at 153 crossroads in the city.
Bureau Report
First Published: Monday, November 03, 2008, 00:00