Moot calls for adopting responsible behaviour on roads to prevent accidents

Lahore: The Film and Broadcasting Department of Punjab University, in collaboration with the National Highways and Motorway Police, organised a workshop on road safety. The event was graced by SP Atif Shahzad of the Motorway Police as the chief guest.

The Chairperson of the department, Prof. Dr. Lubna Zaheer, warmly welcomed the Motorway Police officials and emphasised the critical importance of road safety as a public concern. In her opening remarks, she highlighted the relevance of creating awareness among youth to ensure safer roads and communities.

SP Atif Shahzad delivered a thought-provoking talk, underscoring the global significance of road safety. He presented compelling facts about the causes of road accidents worldwide and in Pakistan, attributing many to the failure to adhere to traffic rules and regulations. His speech encouraged attendees to adopt responsible behaviour on the roads.

As part of the event, a quiz competition on road safety was conducted in collaboration with Toyota. Mr. Shahzad of the Motorway Police led the interactive session, testing the audience’s knowledge of traffic rules.

Students who answered correctly were rewarded with gift hampers, adding an engaging and educational aspect to the workshop.

The event saw the participation of faculty members, Motorway Police officials, and a large number of students. It concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting road safety awareness at all levels of society.