Rules
- 1. For School Children: Children should be taught the safety code and should not be allowed on the road alone until they can understand and follow it properly. Children learn by example, so parents and teachers should always follow the Code properly when going out with their children. In order to make school children safe on Delhi roads, keep the following tips in mind: 1. Always walk on the footpath only. On roads without footpath, walk on the extreme right hand side of the roads. 2. Do not be impatient on the road. 3. Do not rush or run on the road. 4. Cross only at Zebra crossings, traffic signals, subways, foot over-bridges. 5. Cross only on a clear green signal. 6. Do not cross unless all lanes are clear. 7. Never cross a road at a corner or curve. For Drivers: Drivers usually drive under tense conditions. They should primarily focus on ways to control aggressiveness: 1. Be a cautious and courteous driver. Have consideration for others. 2. Avoid creating a situation that may provoke another motorist. 3. Don't tailgate. 4. Don't make inappropriate hand and facial gestures. 5. Use horn sparingly. 6. Stay far behind a suspected drunken driver. 7. Always wear safety belts. 8. Use low beams in bad weather conditions. 9. Keep specified speed limits in mind while driving. 10. Limit the speed at curves and turns. 11. During night time be cautious about road signs, pedestrians, animals, slow moving vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. 12. If someone is catching up and wants to overtake, let him. 13. Don't drive faster than the flow of the traffic. 14. Two wheeler drivers should wear helmets. 15. Car drivers and others in cars should wear seat belts. 16. Always carry your driving license and important documents such as your vehicle registration certificate, insurance certificate, road tax, and P.U.C certificate with you while driving. 17. Don't drink while driving. 18. Don't drive under influence of drugs. 19. Obey all traffic signals, lights and signs. 20. Use indicators and signals while changing lanes. 21. Don't use cell phones while driving.
- 2. 22. Always stay alert while on road and be considerate to pedestrians especially with senior citizens, handicapped and ladies. 23. Don't overload vehicles. 24. Don't use tinted glasses. 25. Always drive in correct gears. 26. Avoid sudden braking and harsh acceleration. 27. Never use clutch as footrest while driving.