Worlds Largest Road Safety Show

Preview

It is always a dream for anybody to have a beautiful road full of green and flowers making their travel to work and back home pleasant. Hardly anyone will say no to this. However in practical we behave in contrast, we fail to believe that such scenario is possible only when there is tolerance, collective thinking, and continued efforts.

The tolerance level in various sections of people, directly depend on the level of acceptance of other's mistake. Continuous irregular movement of vehicular traffic increases frustrations leading to congestions and accidents.

We the Traffic Wardens Organisation of Coimbatore city, want very much to change this attitude of the general public and we understand that such attempts need to be more interestingly innovative and with direct public participation.

“Ananda Salai” is the new initiative of the Traffic Wardens attempting to educate large number of people on road safety aspects and as well an attempt to create a Guinness World Record for Coimbatore city.

I believe this collective effort of the city will for sure make the Change we all dream, come true.

A. Mahesh Chief Traffic Warden Tamilnadu Police Traffic Wardens Organisation Coimbatore city unit.

Who we are.....

Tamilnadu Police Traffic Wardens Organisation (TPTWO) in Coimbatore was commissioned in the year 1987. Being a government run purely voluntary Organisation the primary duty of the wardens is to inculcate traffic sense among public and to assist the traffic police in traffic education. The Organisation is headed by the Chief Traffic Warden and directed by the Commissioner of Police and the Dy. Commissioner of Police, Crime & Traffic.

The Traffic Wardens are involved in various activities such as promoting Road Safety Patrol in city schools and conducting road safety classes and competitions to all sections of public in addition to their regular traffic duty scheduled twice weekly in peak hours at important pedestrian dominated junctions. The popular theme “Add Smiles on Coimbatore's Roads” of the wardens has received exceptional recognition from all sections of public, as it tries to link a social responsibility to self esteem of an individual and the results are seen to be positive attitude changes. In short all activities of the Traffic Wardens are seen practical and result oriented.

Add smiles on Coimbatore's roads

While driving we always reflect our state of mind in a subconscious level. When our mindset is angry or upset or in any other emotionally driven state, we naturally tend to ventilate them thro our actions resulting in frustrations and confused behavior. This is the cause we believe is behind the current irresponsible driving scenario in city roads.

If a person could start enjoying a drive he/she will naturally only reflect smile and cheer. There may not be accidents or anger, as this state of mind will allow only behavior such as adjustments and giving way to fellow road users.

As well a positive attitude towards road rules will easily lead us to a safer zone as all these road rules are so user friendly. We believe our efforts in education will play a major role if these aspects are rightly emphasized with direct public participation.

Smiles are simple subjects that can go miles, we are sure this will go thro any hurdles and will certainly reach our target audience and changes can sure be expected. All it needs is that we need to believe and take a humble step forward, happily while driving. Feeling good? Just be happy day after day. Coimbatore will smile you back.

Ananda Salai

Worlds Largest Road Safety Event

We propose to take the first step forward by educating 100,000 people on road safety, thereby adding 100,000 smiles.

The event is proposed to be conducted (shortly) in Coimbatore city for three days featuring more than 50 pavilions showcasing one specific road safety subject each. The pavilions will be handled by 4000 Road Safety Patrol cadets from schools and colleges who will be first educated and trained in specific subjects. They will be certified as experts who will then educate public at the event.

Objective

Inculcate positive public attitude towards traffic and create a sense of belonging to the society.

Summary of event

According to age group the three day event is divided into three parts (Stages). Around 15 pavilions each are created to talk about various subjects of road safety from 11:00 Hrs to 20:00 Hrs.

Stage 1 : Age group 1 to 7.

Stage 2 : Age group 18 to 25.

Stage 3 : Age group 26 and above.


Stage 1 - 15 individual pavilions are created for this category with one subject each. Basic list of subjects to be covered are as                  follows.

Road safety alphabets, Traffic signs, Police hand signals, Light controlled crossing, Crossing the road, Stop signals, Traffic islands, Road safety patrol – A pavilion of Road Safety Patrol Cadets (schools), Driving License and its needs – A pavilion of RTO officials.

Stage 2 - 18 individual pavilions are created for this category with one subject each. Basic list of subjects to be covered are as                  follows.

Beginning to drive – A pavilion of driving institute instructors, Driving on the road – A pavilion of driving institute instructors, Drivers behavior patterns – A pavilion of Traffic Psychologist, Defensive driving, Reversing and parking – A pavilion of four wheeler manufacturers, Breaking without breaks – A pavilion of two wheeler manufacturer, Priority for emergency vehicle, Right of way Hand signals, Road markings, Stopping distance, Give way, Mandatory signs, Lane discipline, Save yourself first, Counseling, Clarify your doubts, Make a promise.

Stage 3 - 15 individual pavilions are created for this category with one subject each. Basic list of subjects to be covered are as                  follows.

How dependable is your vehicle – A pavilion of four wheeler manufacturers, Vehicle control in situations – A pavilion of four wheeler manufacturers, Maneuvering a vehicle – A pavilion of driving institute instructors, Drivers responsibility, Driving regulations – A pavilion of Traffic Police, Speed regulations and fines – A pavilion of Traffic Police, Towing – A pavilion of Traffic Police, Road user characteristics, The other side of accidents – A pavilion of Police Traffic Investigation Wing, Victims and family – A pavilion of Hospitals, Counseling, Clarify your doubts, Traffic wardens – A pavilion of Traffic Wardens Organisation, First aid and emergency procedures – A pavilion of EMRI and hospital, Make a promise.

Highlights:

• 1,00,000 visitors

• 4000 volunteers from school, colleges and public, educated on specific subjects of road safety to educate visitors.

• 50 pavilions to educate 50 different subjects of road safety and traffic awareness. Method of education will be games, competitions and direct public participation.

• 2 “Make a promise” pavilions for direct public Commitment.

• 3 full time stage to be operative conducting various road safety awareness campaigns.

• Competitions to be conducted and winners announced every one hour.

• 100 winners to be presented with awards by renowned personalities (proposed 25 VIP's) every one hour.

• All participants will be encouraged to write a message.

What is there for you...

• If you are a kid – This is a chance to learn safe road practices.

• If you are a student – This is a chance to educate yourself of various aspects of traffic and rules.

• If you are a beginner – This will be a time to understand the language of the road and de-learn road rage.

• If you are a new license holder – This is a chance to know the soft skills to be an expert driver.

• If you are good driver – This is a chance to know the side effects of irresponsible driving

• If you are an expert driver – This is a chance to know the other side of accidents.

• If you are a traffic expert – This is a chance to refresh yourself.

Joint hands With Us

As a "VIP" – by registering with us and present awards to winners.

As a "major sponsor" - in sponsoring the commercial parts of the event (details on request)

As an"associate sponsor" - in sponsoring print materials, gifts, awards and other specific requirements of the event (details on request)

As a "sponsor" – by sponsoring display boards in pavilions and other material requirement of the event. (details on request)

As a "traffic expert" – by registering with us on specific subject of your interest. Your expertise will be utilized to train the volunteers.

As a "visual communication expert/student" – by providing us necessary educating tools like presentation CD containing 10 minute visuals on specific subject.

As an "industrialist/Head of school, college" – by encouraging your employees/lecturers/teachers to register as volunteers and to positively visit the event and learn few good things of life.

As a"lecturer/teacher/student" – by registering yourself for educating the visitors. Adequate training will be imparted by us.

As a"social club member" – Register for direct participation for the cause of the society.

As an "accident victim" – by registering with us to express your views on life and attitude towards traffic after accident.

As a "2/4 wheeler manufacturer" – by registering with us to hold a specific pavilion for your subjects related to maneuvering a vehicle in dangerous situation.

As a "commercial road user" (truck, bus operators) – by imparting specific knowledge to your drivers for safe driving.

As an "automobile components manufacturer" – by registering with us to highlight safety aspects of your products.

As a "new applicant for driving license" – You can walk away with a driving license (subject to RTO approvals)