Hazaribagh Police Give Roses, Not Fines, to Traffic Violators for Safety Awareness

• Hazaribagh police launched a 'Rose at Road Campaign' during Road Safety Month, honoring traffic violators with roses instead of issuing fines.
• The initiative aims to promote voluntary compliance with traffic rules and raise awareness about road safety, moving beyond fear of penalties.
• Drivers without helmets, seat belts, or those not following other safety rules were identified and presented with roses.
• District Transport Officer Baidyanath Kamati emphasized that this approach encourages responsibility and highlights the life-saving importance of helmets and seat belts.
• The campaign seeks to reduce the high number of road accidents in India by fostering a culture of safety and responsibility among citizens.

Why It Matters: Hazaribagh police use roses to inspire traffic rule compliance and road safety awareness, shifting from fines to responsibility.