Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) and Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) in coordination with Delhi Traffic Police are jointly launching a year long project of "Student Traffic Volunteers Scholarship Scheme (STVS) called "Hyundai Traffic Squad" to create road safety awareness and support Delhi Traffic Police in improving Traffic Management System in Delhi.

HMIL, the second largest car manufacturer in India, is sponsoring the", Student Traffic Volunteers Scholarship Scheme (STVS) developed by IRTE, an NGO in road safety education.

Dr K K Paul, Delhi's police commissioner today inaugurated the scheme, aimed at creating road safety awareness among the people. Under the scheme, young college and university students will assist the police in traffic management besides educating the road users. The scheme offers monthly stipend to 100 students, who are already selected for the purpose under the banner "Hyundai Traffic Squad."

Lauding the scheme, Mr B V R Subbu, President, HMIL, said "Hyundai is proud to be associated with IRTE and the Delhi Traffic police in their continued and concerted efforts in creating a positive attitude among the people towards safe road user culture."

Commenting on the Hyundai Traffic Squad Mr. M.S Upadhye, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) said, "We are indeed happy to recognize, that more corporates are participating in the scheme. They are very important part of the society; we appreciate their efforts for imparting their Corporate Social Responsibility."

Highlights of the Scheme

1. Training Programme
   The Scheme comprises Physical training and Classroom training. Traffic drill, hand signalling and practical control of traffic at intersections are taught in the physical training to the volunteering students.
   
   In the classroom-training programme, the students were imparted knowledge about traffic control devices, road geometric and environmental features, laws of the road, types of road users, administering the First Aid and post-accident management etc.
   
   
2. Timing & Duty Hours
   The students will work for 3 hours a day, either in the morning (8:30 am- 11: 30 am) or in the evening (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) during the peak traffic time.
   
   
3. Uniform
   Hyundai has specially designed attractive blue-color jackets with armbands and caps for the volunteers.
   
   
4. Insurance
   Hyundai has also sponsored for the insurance cover of the students.
   
   
5. Tasks
   The tasks of the students include controlling traffic at intersections under the direct supervision of the traffic police, organize proper parking of vehicles in crowded commercial areas, educate pedestrians, cyclists and other road users about the rules of the road and safe driving measures. They will also control passengers and bus drivers at bus stops to prevent overcrowding and jostling while boarding, monitor traffic outside educational institutions and conduct surveys for better traffic management.

Source: http://www.indiaprwire.com/news/auto/
200601264-hyundai-traffic-squad.htm

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