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10th Lecture on the subject “Safety of Motorised Two-Wheelers in India – How to Tackle it through Road & Vehicle Design Options?”
July 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
As part of the Road Safety Month, IRF-IC hosted its 10th lecture on “Safety of Motorised Two-Wheelers in India – How to Tackle it through Road & Vehicle Design Options?”.
Dr. Rohit Baluja, President, Institute of Road Traffic Education was the Moderator at the event. Mr. Prashant K. Banerjee, Executive Director, Society of Indian Automobiles Manufacturers and Dr. Ravi Sekhar, Chief Scientist, CSIR – Central Road Research Institute were the Guest Speakers.
Mr. K. K. Kapila, President (Emeritus), IRF & Founder President, IRF-IC delivered the welcoming and opening remarks in the lecture. He mentioned that safe technological systems including ABS brakes for all two-wheelers cannot be ignored. He also stressed on the need for mandating airbags for two-wheelers and the helmets which do not allow a vehicle to start till worn.
Dr. Rohit Baluja, emphasized the necessity for designated driving lanes to boost the safety of two-wheeler drivers, who are among the most vulnerable road users alongside pedestrians. He also mentioned that India needs to create its own vehicular safety systems instead of copying others. Click Here
Mr. Prashant K. Banerjee, highlighted – India accounts for the highest road fatalities in the world. He also mentioned despite passenger vehicles adhering to best safety norms and having ultra-modern safety features installed, there is a lack of holistic enforcement procedures, a level-playing field and awareness amongst consumers regarding safer mobility. Click Here
Dr. Ravi Sekhar, explained importance of Anti-lock Braking System (ABC) and Combined Braking System (CBS). He also addressed Road & Vehicle Design Solutions through IRC:SP:150-2025 Recommended Practices for the Planning and Designing of Motorized Two-Wheeler Lanes. Click Here
For full lecture recording and presentation of Dr. Ravi Sekhar, visit IRF-IC’s website at https://www.deeppink-spider-459065.hostingersite.com
