Mumbai Police Organises Campaign Against Honking For Motorists

The Mumbai Traffic Police on Sunday, May 29, organised a special awareness campaign against honking for motorists to curb noise pollution in the city.

This awareness campaign took place at several locations across the city including Andheri, Bandra, Sakinaka, Mumbai Central and Borivali, among other areas.

This awareness program was a message to all the citizens to avoid honking when it is not required as it causes noise pollution. Horns should be used only when absolutely necessary, unlike some who go on honking without any actual reason. There are also many places in the city which are designated no honking zones to reduce noise pollution.

Citizen-First Approach

Mumbaikars took the charge on the streets to assist Kalbadevi Traffic Division personnel in raising awareness on #NoHonkingDay, as conceptualised by Mumbai Police Commissioner @sanjayp_1. #SayNoToNoisePollution pic.twitter.com/bMWWMUWzrR

— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) May 29, 2022

Meanwhile, on May 28, the Mumbai Traffic Police will conduct a no honking drive on prominent roads in the city, under which motorists will be urged not to use horns from 5 pm to 7 pm.

"Your Street Or Mine. Honking Anywhere Won't Be Quite Fine. On the occasion of #NoHonkingDay on May 28, 2022 from 5-7 pm. Expect awareness drive & enforcement on streets at the following traffic junctions across Mumbai," the Mumbai traffic police tweeted on their official Twitter handle with the hashtag #SayNoToNoisePollution.

Your Street Or Mine.
Honking Anywhere Won’t Be Quite Fine.

On the occasion of #NoHonkingDay on May 28, 2022 from 5-7pm. Expect awareness drive & enforcement on streets at the following Traffic junctions across Mumbai.

#SayNoToNoisePollution pic.twitter.com/qHg97abDPX

— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) May 28, 2022

To make the campaign a success, the traffic police used posters, banners and mobile van speakers. People were informed about the ill effects of unnecessary honking which leads to noise pollution, increased blood pressure and other health problems.

In addition, a campaign was also to spread awareness about wearing helmets on two-wheeler, not just for the rider but also the pillion rider, so that major accidents can be avoided.

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