National Road Safety Policy

The Government of India has recognized the importance of addressing road safety in order to reduce the number of accidents, deaths and injuries on the road and the National Road Safety Policy is an effort for reducing the number of accidents on the roads in India. In this policy the government aspires for -

1. Raise awareness about issues related to road safety: The government would escalate its efforts to endorse awareness about road safety and all its aspects.
2. Launch a Road Safety Information Database: The government would help with increasing the quality of data collection, transmission, analysis and crash investigation by extending a hand to Union Territories, States and local bodies.
3. Safer Road Infrastructure: There will be measures taken by the Government to ensure better standards in terms of design and safety of urban and rural roads.
4. Safer Vehicles: The vehicles on the roads must be signed off as in line with international standards so that they pose least threat in terms of safety on the roads and harm to the environment.
5. Safer Drivers: The government will take measures to ensure that only highly capable and competent drivers are behind the wheel by making the system of driver licensing stricter.
6. Safer Conditions for Vulnerable Road Users: The needs of people on the road (including the physically challenged, the vulnerable and non-motorized transport) will be taken into account during the design and construction of all road facilities.
7. Road Traffic Safety Education and Training: Publicity campaigns, training and education will be used to create awareness and instill road safety knowledge among the population.
8. Safety Laws Enforcement: Various state and other governments will be aided by the Government of India to strengthen enforcements. This will make safety law implementation more uniform and effective.
9. Emergency Medical Amenities for Accidents on the Road: There will be all efforts made from the government to ensure that everyone who is involved in accidents on the road will get quick, superior medical care.
10. HRD and Research for Road Safety: Programmes of road safety research will be encouraged by the government. This includes identifying priority areas, funding research, founding research and academic institutions etc.