Sensitization programme for auto drivers of Dimapur district was held at three different places where officials from the traffic department sensitized the drivers about traffic rules, safety measures and safe driving methods.
Assistant commissioner of police, traffic zone-1, Seyiesezo Peseyie lauded the Dimapur district auto drivers union (DDADU) for their support to the traffic department.
Peseyie observed that the number of autorickshaws has been increasing in Dimapur and asked the auto drivers to drive their vehicles in single lane to avoid traffic congestion. He also asked them to park their vehicles in the designated parking areas. The ACP further asked the auto drivers to obtain route permit for their vehicles to avoid being penalized for breaking the rules.
On the safety issues, the ACP asked the auto drivers to put safety bars in their autorickshaws, signal lights, brake lights etc and asked them not to carry excess passengers, in both small and big autorickshaws.
He stated that rash and negligent driving often results in accidents and cautioned them to drive carefully. He also asked them to desist from drinking while driving their vehicles and drive with full responsibility.
The ACP asked the auto drivers to possess identity cards, which is for their own safety and also to curb proxy drivers. He also asked the DDADU to submit the list of their members
On the uniform of auto drivers, the ACP asked them to use them and not keep them in the tool box.
Inspector L M Patton, who also addressed the auto drivers, advised them to follow the traffic rules and make use of designated parking zones for autorickshaws.
He also informed them to keep proper documents of their vehicles with them, wear uniforms and strictly maintain ‘no entry’ timings in the town.