UA and police conduct road safety program

Union Assurance (UA) and the Sri Lanka Police launched a public awareness program on road safety.

With the two main CSR platforms of UA being, 'Health Education and Awareness Creation' and 'Safety Awareness and Education', year-long programs have been organised.

During June, UA and the Ministry of Health launched an awareness program on the prevention of Dengue under the platform of 'Health Education and Awareness Creation'.

July was dedicated to the awareness of road safety in conjunction with the Sri Lanka Police. A media briefing was held at the Union Assurance auditorium recently where CEO, Union Assurance Dirk Pereira, explained the program objectives. OIC Information and Technology, IP Dissanayake also spoke.

Educating the public took place in two phases with over 5,000 staff of UA distributing over 200,000 leaflets on Traffic Rules and Road Safety.

Another 25,000 leaflets on Child Seatbelt Safety were also distributed to educate parents as to the best practice when driving with childrens. Educational programs will be conducted by the Sri Lanka Police in over 70 schools to educate schoolchildren. This includes presentations, demonstrations and quiz programs.