Shillong, August 21: The Meghalaya State Judicial Academy, in collaboration with the Meghalaya Police, organised a one-day workshop on “The Laws Behind Road Safety: Learn the Rules, Respect the Road” at the Auditorium of the High Court of Meghalaya here on Friday.
The workshop brought together students, legal professionals and traffic officials to promote awareness of responsible road use and compliance with traffic regulations. It focused on the legal framework governing road safety and the responsibilities of motorists, passengers and other road users.
Director of the Meghalaya State Judicial Academy, Kerpa Meida Lyngdoh Nongbri, welcomed the participants and underscored the need to create greater awareness of road safety laws, particularly among young road users.
During the first session, Additional SP (Traffic), East Khasi Hills, Lovish Garg, IPS, and Don Kitbor Koshy Mihsill, MJS, Judicial Magistrate First Class, East Khasi Hills, Shillong and Sohra Sub-Division, interacted with participants and answered questions from students on road safety and related laws.
Garg emphasised the relationship between individual rights and road safety, stressing that personal choices on the road must not compromise the safety of other road users.
The workshop covered common traffic violations and their legal consequences, the importance of helmets and seat belts, and the e-Challan system. Participants also discussed road accident prevention and investigation, safe driving practices and the use of technology to improve road safety.
The participants were introduced to modern traffic-management technologies, including Intelligent Traffic Management Systems, CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, AI-based traffic monitoring, speed-enforcement mechanisms and emergency response systems.
Additional SP (Traffic), Ri-Bhoi, Orville Isaac Massar, MPS, and Deputy Inspector General, BSF Shillong Sector, V.S. Rathore, IPS, were among the speakers who shared their views on road safety, traffic enforcement and responsible road use.
An interactive Road Safety Quiz was also organised, covering traffic signs, road rules, accident scenarios and traffic-related issues specific to Meghalaya. The activity allowed participants to test their knowledge while discussing practical road safety concerns.
The Traffic Branch also set up information stalls where participants interacted with officials and learnt about traffic enforcement measures, road safety practices and technology-enabled traffic management.
The workshop concluded with a Road Safety Ambassador Pledge, reinforcing the message that safer roads depend on responsible behaviour, awareness and respect for traffic laws by every road user.
