SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has pledged its full support to ongoing efforts aimed at curbing underage driving, over-speeding, and other traffic violations.
The commitment in ths regard was made follows a recent tragic accident involving an underage driver, which has been described as a wake-up call for the entire society.
The PSAJK has outlined a series of measures to address these concerns, emphasising the unique influence that schools and teachers have on shaping student behavior.
Kashmiri students in a Srinagar private school on March 1, 2023, when the schools reopened after the winter vacations.
PSAJK president G N Var said that schools have a larger responsibility in promoting safe practices among students and the wider community.
To this end, schools across the region have been directed to implement a range of initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of traffic safety.
These include organising workshops to educate students about the dangers of underage driving and the legal implications of traffic violations. Such programmes will feature real-life examples of the consequences of reckless behaviour, with guest speakers from the traffic police and road safety advocates sharing their experiences and insights.
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