CHENNAI: Ahead of the 71st Independence Day, social reform group Thozhan, in association with The Times of India, conducted a road safety awareness programme that covered 71 parks across the city. The Anna Nagar Tower Park, which was buzzing with visitors on Sunday, was one of the city corporation parks that played host to the hour-long awareness programme including street play and mime, followed by distribution of road safety pamphlets.
In an effort to reduce accidents, Thozhan exhorted citizens to follow basic traffic rules through demonstrations. Placards carried by volunteers had messages like 'follow lane discipline', 'don't drink and drive' and 'do not jump red lights'. A volunteer demonstrated how fellow citizens can administer emergency care right after an accident, which in many cases can save a life. According to the Law Commission of India, 50% fatalities can be averted if victims get even basic care on time.
To encourage citizens to take the lead in attending to an accident victim during the 'golden hour' Thozhan reminded them of the good Samaritan Law. On March 30, 2016, in a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court gave 'force of law' a set of guidelines issued by the Union ministry of road transport and highways. The guidelines state that a good samaritan who comes forward to help a victim will not be liable for any civil or criminal action for injury or death of the victim.
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