Noida: The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate launched ‘Traffic Month 2026’ on November 1 with the aim of creating awareness about traffic rules and reducing road accidents. Additional Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) Ajay Kumar inaugurated the campaign by lighting a lamp at the Police Commissioner Office in Sector 108, Noida, under the direction of Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh. He also flagged off a traffic awareness rally to mark the beginning of the month-long campaign. Addressing the gathering, Ajay Kumar stressed that knowledge of traffic rules and their proper implementation are essential for road safety. He urged citizens to adopt the message, ‘Be smart – Choose safety’, and follow traffic regulations to prevent accidents.
Students and NGOs spread the message of road safety
Students from Trax NGO, YSS NGO, BHOOKH NGO, NIET College, APJ School and Vivekanand Public School presented street plays and cultural programmes to promote the message of ‘Road safety – Life safety’. Their performances were appreciated by the officials and guests present at the event. With the support of Trax NGO, the ‘Road Sakhi’ campaign was also launched to create awareness about traffic rules among women. During Traffic Month, the traffic police will conduct extensive awareness activities in collaboration with enforcement departments, traffic volunteers, traffic angels and various social organisations.
Traffic equipment displayed at awareness stalls
Several traffic awareness stalls were set up to educate visitors about road safety equipment and enforcement tools. Devices including speed radars, decibel meters and body-worn cameras were displayed, with information provided about their use and importance in traffic management.
Awareness rally covers major Noida sectors
Following the inauguration, police officials flagged off the awareness rally from the Police Commissioner Office in Sector 108. The rally passed through Sector 105, CNG Pump Chowk, Hajipur Chowk, Sectors 47, 100 and 107, Prateek Building crossing, Sectors 46, 47 and 48, DSC Road, Chhalera, Sector 37, Botanical Garden, Sector 18 market, Rajnigandha Chowk, Nayabans, Sector 15 Gol Chakkar and Sector 15A before concluding at Sector 14A.
Senior police officials and civic representatives attend
The programme was attended by DCP Traffic Syed Ali Abbas, DCP Noida Zone Preeti Yadav, DCP Central Noida Zone Dr Praveen Ranjan Singh, DCP Lines Shailendra Kumar Singh, ADCP Traffic Manisha Singh and City Magistrate Arvind Kumar Mishra. Representatives of Share NGO, Jagriti Foundation and 7X NGO, along with the FONRWA president, transport union representatives, other police officials and prominent citizens, were also present.
The Gautam Buddh Nagar Traffic Police will continue its awareness and enforcement activities throughout November as part of Traffic Month 2026, encouraging residents to follow traffic rules and contribute to safer roads.
