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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NO.1, AJMER DEAR PARENT To share views regarding road safety tips and responsibility of Parent in ensuring safety of their wards and inculcating safe road habits. Guidelines for Parents of school children 1. Parents are equally responsible for safety of their children during school journeys. 2. They must ensure that the mode of transport arranged by school or by themselves is absolutely safe. 3. Parents must play the role of vigilant observes. They should note down violations committed by school buses and immediately report to the authorities 4. Parents must participate in school meeting and discuss the safety aspects of their children. 5. While taking their children to school themselves, they should take proper care of their safety. 6. Parents must endure that the children acquire right knowledge and skills for safe use of roads. They should teach their children the basic rules of road, hoe to walk and cross the road. How to alight and board a bus etc. 7. Parent should not allow their minor children to drive. 8. Parent must also ensure that the right attitude for a law abiding citizen is imparted to their children by the family. 9. Children are very good observer and therefore, parents must set an example by meticulously observing even small traffic rules themselves. 10. Having children seated in front seat is a danger for child. Sudden breaking action in a moving car can throw the child forward hitting the front panel or the wind screen glass resulting in serious injuries. 11. Special children’s car seats with safety belts are recommended. Wearing a seat belt in a moving vehicle is believed to have saved millions of lives worldwide .Wearing a seat belt is mandatory. Persons not wearing seat belts are liable to pay a penalty of Rs.100/- for the first offence and Rs.300/- for subsequent offences as per section 177 of motor vehicle act,1988. Remember safety of children must be the foremost priority of every parent. Date: 29-08-09 Principal |
