“Don’t Violate Road Rules” Campaign Takes Place in Telavi

According to GeoStat, the number of road accidents reached an approximate figure of 6,000 in 2014, becoming the highest sum in 6 years. Thus it must come as no surprise that numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations are actively engaged in raising awareness of the general public with regard to this issue.

On July 15, 2015 the National Department of Roads, in association with the Partnership for Road Safety and the World Bank, organized a special informative event in Telavi, within the framework of “Don’t Violate Road Rules” campaign.

Many individuals including school students and actors of Telavi Theater took part in the event, which was attended by the representatives of the National Department of Roads, the Georgian Police and local government officials. During the gathering booklets, containing information regarding road safety both for the drivers and the pedestrians, were given out to the attendees.

Later the same day, another event was held to demonstrate the effectiveness and convenience of reflectors, which enables drivers to see pedestrians (equipped with those reflectors) from a distance of 150 meters. Those who took part in this event were given free reflectors.

The National Department of Roads, the Partnership for Road Safety and the World Bank plan to organize many more such events in the near future.

Beqa Kirtava