- Obey all traffic signals, boards and signs.
- Adhere to permitted speed limits.
- Don't drink and drive
- While driving, always carry your driving license and important documents such as
your vehicle registration certificate, insurance certificate, road tax & P.U.C.
certificate.
- Wear seat belts
- Don't use your cell phone while driving. If it is an urgent need, move to the left,
halt and make the call.
- Use the indicator or hand signals when changing lanes.
- Always drive in proper gear.
- Irrespective of right of way, stay alert and be considerate to pedestrians, especially
senior citizens, handicapped and children.
- Avoid sudden braking and harsh acceleration.
- Never parking the clutch as a footrest while driving.
- Avoid parking on the road. Use pay-and-park islands.
- Do not overload your vehicles-be it with luggage or passengers.
Guidelines for Motorcyclists
- Always wear helmets
- Never stop abruptly in traffic. Move to the left and slow down.
- Adhere to traffic signals, boards and signs.
- While driving, always carry your driving license and important documents such as
your vehicle registration certificate, insurance certificate, road tax & P.U.C.
certificate.
- Avoid using the cell phone while driving. If it is an urgent need, move to the left,
halt and make the call.
- Do not ride at high speeds. Losing control, your life may be at stake.
- Always use a helmet.
- Don't make children sit on fuel tanks or stand in front of you, the rider.
- Never drink and drive.
- Use your lights while riding at night.
- Do not ride or wheel your vehicle on the footpath.
- While passing a stationery vehicle, allow sufficient clearance for the car doors
which may open all of a sudden.
- Comprehend the signals given by other road users and use the same while riding.
- Avoid using brakes at turns. If needed, ensure both brakes are applied gently.
- Do not try and weave your way through stationery or slow moving traffic. It may
cause accidents.
- Always ride with both hands on the handlebar except when signaling.
- Slow down at zebra crossing and if it is required, do stop.
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