A Presentation on

Submitted ToSubmitted ToMrs. Bhabani Nande

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ROAD ACCIDENTS IN ROAD ACCIDENTS IN RAIGARHRAIGARH

Shailesh Patel, Kamal Patel, Akash Gupta $ Mukes Jaiswal.

Introduction.(3)Introduction.(3) Road Accident Statistics.(5)Road Accident Statistics.(5) Educational Measures.(6)Educational Measures.(6) Causes.(7)Causes.(7) Driver impairment.(8)Driver impairment.(8) How to prevent Road Accidents.(9)How to prevent Road Accidents.(9) Imp. of health over nation.(10)Imp. of health over nation.(10) Signs and Signals.(11-17)Signs and Signals.(11-17) Factor causing road accident.(18-43)Factor causing road accident.(18-43) National Highway Accident Relief ServiceNational Highway Accident Relief Service

Scheme(NHARSS).(46-50)Scheme(NHARSS).(46-50) Raigarh.(22-30)Raigarh.(22-30) Some Paper Cutting.(32-37)Some Paper Cutting.(32-37) Government action fro road Accident.Government action fro road Accident.

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According to UN ESCAP Report in 2004, the road According to UN ESCAP Report in 2004, the road accidents are a growing worldwide problem - accidents are a growing worldwide problem - around 1 million deaths and over 23 million injuries around 1 million deaths and over 23 million injuries per year, and around 85% of these deaths are per year, and around 85% of these deaths are occurred in developing countries. The problem is occurred in developing countries. The problem is particularly urgent in developing countries as the particularly urgent in developing countries as the Asia – Pacific region already contributes 44% of Asia – Pacific region already contributes 44% of global road deaths although it currently only has global road deaths although it currently only has around 16% of the worlds motorized vehicle fleet.around 16% of the worlds motorized vehicle fleet.

One child is killed in Road Accidents, every three minutes in the World.

More than 1.2 million people are killed in Road Accidents, worldwide , every year. 3 to 4 % of Gross National Product is lost in Road Accidents.

• Awareness campaigns through print and electronic media,

• Calendars, posters, hand bills/stickers and fund games for school children

• Observance of the Road Safety Week • Appreciated by a large number of persons and

organizations including Members of Parliament.• Road safety part of curriculum in class VII under

Central Board of Secondary Education.

Road accidents caused by three main factors:

1. Human Factors (Road Users) The statistics show that 92% of road accident has been

caused by road users who infringed the traffic law, for instance driving faster than limited speed, driving carelessly, getting drunk during driving etc.

2. Road Defect One part of road accident has been caused by road/bridge

infrastructure, which is not yet in the appropriate safety to standard, for examples potholes in the road.

3. Vehicle Defect Vehicles have caused road accident because their

owners did not properly maintain and regularly inspect the vehicle during the operation. So the road accident occurred when brake failure, tire blowout, power steering failure, headlight failure.

Driver impairment

Alcohol Relative risk of an accident based on blood alcohol levels. In Canada 33.8% of motor vehicle Deaths were associated with

alcohol use. Physical impairment Poor eyesight and/or physical impairment, with many jurisdictions

setting simple sight tests and/or requiring appropriate vehicle modifications before being allowed to drive;

Old age Old age, with some jurisdictions requiring driver retesting for reaction

speed and eyesight after a certain age; Sleep deprivation Fatigue; Drug use Including some prescription drugs, over the counter drugs (notably

antihistamines, opioids and muscarinic antagonists), and illegal drugs

How to prevent Road Accidents

Heavy Penalty should be imposed on all those who cross speed limits.

Tamper proof speed controllers should be made mandatory for all heavy vehicles.

Two wheeler manufacturers should be asked to design two wheelers with a designed maximum speed of (say) 50/60 kmph.

Diving tests for issue of Driving license is to be made more stringent and foolproof.

Raising of lower age limit for two wheeler and Heavy Vehicle license to 21.

Helmet should be made compulsory. All those who do not maintain the safe distance for

the speed should be punished.

“Health of the Nation is more important than the wealth of the Nation”

Road safety is a major public health concern. Indian road network is second longest in the world

covering more than 3 million Kilometers. 80% of road length consists of village and other roads

and 12% constitutes major districts roads. 85% of passenger loads and 70% of freight load is

carried by road. As per 2004 data there were 72.7 million vehicles on

roads and vehicle fleets are doubling after every 6 to 7 years.

Financial outlay for road transport sector during 10th plan i.e. 2002-2007 was 9416.90 crores.

DANGER WARNING ROAD SIGNS Equilateral Triangle, White or Yellow Ground, Red border

CONVENTION ON ROAD CONVENTION ON ROAD SIGNS AND SIGNS AND SIGNALSSIGNALS,, 19681968

REGULATORY ROAD SIGNS Circular, White or Yellow Background, Red Border

1968 CONVENTION ON ROAD 1968 CONVENTION ON ROAD SIGNS AND SIGNALSSIGNS AND SIGNALS,,

INFORMATIVE ROAD SIGNS Rectangular, Blue or Green Background, White or Yellow Rectangle with Sign

CONVENTION ON ROAD CONVENTION ON ROAD SIGNS AND SIGNS AND SIGNALSSIGNALS,, 19681968

Danger warning signs – equilateral triangle, ground white or yellow, border red

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Regulatory signs – circular, white or yellow background with a red border

Informative signs – rectangular, blue or green background, bearing a white or yellow rectangle with sign

A mini shop on a cycle

Labourer carrying a special ladder (Gohri) and his material on cycle

Roads used as dumping place for construction material.

Carrying animal on a motor cycle

Under this scheme crash victim is shifted to nearest hospital, medical assistance is provided, damaged vehicle is removed from site, cranes and ambulances are given to NGOs and state authorities.

National Highway Accident National Highway Accident Relief Service Scheme Relief Service Scheme (NHARSS):--(NHARSS):--

Fire Engine and Ambulance

parked on the road

Recovery Van parked on

the road

What is important to understand, in all this, is that this accident and its aftermath are not simply an isolated instance - not in Raigarh, nor elsewhere in India and definitely not across the 'developing' world. The faces of the villains, victims and audiences are the only things that change.

And Now some images from “Raigarh”.

Bike of one of the victim.

Here it’s written “May I Help You”. But the person who will help us he himself is not present here.

Accident caused by bad condition of the road.

Ambulance which saves the

life of people, here itself is

committing the accident.

Accident of a marshal near

Kalmideeepa.

Accident of a Jeep.

Accident committed

by this both trucks.

Over loading in trucks near Kotra Road railway crossing.

Sand for construction purpose is now coming in the road which can also cause accident.

This is OUR school bus, though a school bus committed accident on 5-1-11.

Collision of bikes beside the road.

Accident near small village

Population agitated due to

above accident.

BADAN bus is inverted here.

A lady die in a truck accident.

Where is the Helmet ?????

No Helmet. Please lend them helmets !!!

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Now, it is time for fight against Road accidents.

Are you ready ?

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Remember ….

“Your Life is Precious and so is the Life of Others. Drive Safely and Live and Let Others Live”

“Happy and Safe Driving”