Vemulawada Rallies for Road Safety: Helmet, Seatbelt are Lifesavers

• Rajanna Sircilla district officials launched extensive road safety awareness programs after 82 fatalities last year.
• Government Whip Adi Srinivas inaugurated the Road Safety Month rally in Vemulawada, driving an auto-rickshaw to educate motorists.
• Adi Srinivas emphasized mandatory helmet use, seatbelt fastening, and adherence to traffic rules to reduce accidents.
• District Transport Officer Lakshman reported 317 accidents and 82 deaths last year, citing drunk driving, phone use, and overspeeding as main causes.
• Officials aim for road safety to become a part of daily life, not just limited to awareness programs.

Why It Matters: Vemulawada intensifies road safety awareness after 82 deaths, urging helmet, seatbelt use, and traffic rule adherence.