According to details, following the special directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad Police Education Wing hosted a one-day workshop on road safety at National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad, a public relations officer said.
He said that the workshop was attended by more than 50 Journalists, the workshop participants were briefed on road safety, cautious driving, and other traffic laws.
Islamabad Police education wing educated journalists on road safety, hazards of using mobile phones while driving, seatbelt usage, risks of riding motorcycles without helmets, consideration for rights of other road users, and awareness regarding the use of headlights, zebra crossings, dangers of speeding, and other traffic laws.
Meanwhile, at the end of the event, the SSP Traffic Mohammad Sarfraz Virk distributed certificates among the participants who completed the Road Safety Workshop.
National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad president Azhar Jatoi praised the Islamabad Police for organizing the initiative which emphasizes the importance of such workshops in educating participants about various aspects of road safety.
During the event, officers from the Education Wing advised participants to adhere to traffic laws and drive cautiously to ensure their and others’ safety.
