Imphal: Manipur Police conducted a targeted road safety awareness programme for school students in Churachandpur district on Thursday as part of National Road Safety Month 2026, being observed under the theme “Road Safety, Life Safety”.
The campaign focused on key safety measures, including the compulsory use of helmets, the need for valid driving licences, the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of wearing seatbelts.
Special emphasis was placed on the issue of juvenile driving. Police explained that under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, offences involving juvenile drivers attract strict penalties, including a fine of Rs 25,000, imprisonment of up to three years for parents or vehicle owners, cancellation of vehicle registration for one year and a ban on the juvenile from obtaining a driving licence until the age of 25.
The programme was conducted by Singngat Police Station under the leadership of Inspector James Vaiphei and was held across three schools—Lyzon Friendship School, St Joseph’s High School and Rayburn High School.
Through presentations and interactive sessions, students were informed about various traffic violations and the corresponding penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act (2025–2026). These included driving without a helmet (Section 194D), triple riding (Section 194C), drunk driving (Section 185), driving without a licence (Section 181), dangerous driving (Section 184), overspeeding (Section 183), failure to wear seatbelts (Section 194B), use of mobile phones while driving (Section 184(c)), lack of insurance (Section 196) and disobeying traffic authorities (Section 179).
Inspector Vaiphei highlighted the importance of instilling road safety awareness at an early age, noting that educating students could play a crucial role in reducing traffic violations and accidents in the future.