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| Sunday, 26 March 2006 |
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Code of ethics for road safety by Lalin Fernandopulle The necessity of an enforceable code of ethics for all vehicles, which ensures road safety and discipline was stressed by the DIG Pujith Jayasundera at a seminar for three wheel drivers held at Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) recently. The seminar was organised by the IPM to educate three wheel drivers on road discipline and the value of human lives. He said value for human life and road discipline are vital to prevent accidents and be courteous to passengers. Courteous and good driving habits are needed to minimise road accidents, Jayasundara said. IPM President Daya Bollegala said most drivers have lost the sense of respect and love for those travelling on the road. In most cases, it is the poor passenger or pedestrian who has to pay the price, Bollegala said. The rich and well to do have loopholes to rid themselves from the penalty. He said the cooperation of the police and hospitals could make a tangible difference. While the police should treat all equally before the law and the hospitals need to be equipped and ready to handle any emergency. Director of Police SSP Rienzie Perera said the collaboration of the public and the police could play an important role in the education of road discipline. He commended the efforts of the DIG to work out a mechanism where there is greater interaction between the community and the police in the education of road discipline. Though the trishaw is a service to people it is also being used for carrying out killings and other illegal activities, he said. He said good mannerism and sense of responsibility would make our roads user friendly and better place to live.
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