Indonesian Police Urge Students to Champion Traffic Safety
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- Karawang Police are urging students to become champions of traffic safety in their communities.
- Police Chief Kombes Pol Mario Prahatinto stressed the need to instill traffic discipline from an early age.
- Data shows 410 traffic accidents in Karawang in the last six months, resulting in 48 deaths.
Karawang Police are actively engaging students to become advocates for road safety, aiming to foster a culture of responsible driving from a young age. Police Chief Kombes Pol Mario Prahatinto emphasized that traffic discipline is crucial and should be taught from elementary school through high school.
"We invite students to become agents of change in campaigning for traffic safety," stated Kombes Pol Mario. He highlighted that adhering to traffic rules not only protects individuals but also ensures the safety of other road users. This initiative seeks to reduce the number of accidents in the Karawang region.
Recent data from the Karawang Traffic Unit reveals a concerning trend, with 410 traffic accidents recorded in the past six months. These incidents led to 48 fatalities, 88 severe injuries, and 505 minor injuries, underscoring the urgent need for increased safety awareness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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