SIAM Holds Road Safety Refresher Workshops for Drivers in Delhi

New Delhi, January 15, 2026: As part of National Road Safety Month observed from January 1st to 31st every year, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in association with the Delhi Traffic Police and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, successfully conducted a series of road safety refresher workshop for drivers in New Delhi aimed at strengthening awareness and safe driving practices among commercial vehicle and three-wheeler drivers.
 
Under its ‘सुरक्षित सफर (Safe Journey)’ initiative, SIAM continues to advance impactful road safety education programmes with strong CSR support from its member companies. The initiative included a Road Safety Refresher Workshop for Commercial Vehicle Drivers held on 12th January 2026 at the Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR), Loni/Burari, followed by a Road Safety Refresher Workshop for Three-Wheeler Drivers on 15 January 2026 at IDTR, Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi. The programmes witnessed participation from over 200 commercial vehicle and three-wheeler drivers, reflecting strong on-ground engagement.
 
The workshops included comprehensive health check-ups—covering blood pressure, blood sugar, and eye examinations along with the distribution of eyewear to drivers in need, supported by the Eicher Group Foundation and Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital.
 
This was followed by structured road safety training sessions delivered by faculty from IDTR and the Delhi Traffic Police, focusing on traffic regulations, defensive driving techniques, and responsible on-road behavior. The sessions highlighted key road safety messages through interactive learning and active participant engagement.
 
Senior officials from the Delhi Traffic Police, including Dheeraj Narang, ACP, Praveen Kumar, ACP Mr. Kuldeep Singh Tomar and Manju Singh, Inspector were present during the initiative. They were joined by Vinay Dhingra, Vice President, SAFE & Sr. Director, Honda Motorcycle & Scooters India Ltd and Prashant K Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM, who interacted with the drivers and emphasized the importance of continuous road safety awareness.
 
Speaking on the occasion, Prashant K Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM, said, “Road safety is a shared responsibility, and sustained awareness among drivers is critical to reducing road accidents. Through our ‘सुरक्षित सफर’ initiative, SIAM, along with its member companies and enforcement authorities, remains committed to promoting safer driving practices and strengthening road safety culture across the country.”
 
On this occasion, Vinay Dhingra, Vice President, SAFE mentioned, “Drivers are the lifeline of our nation. It is through their hard work and dedication that we are able to support and strengthen our country. Consistent training and awareness programmes are crucial in building a strong culture of road safety. These initiatives equip drivers with a better understanding of traffic regulations, encourage safer driving habits, and help create safer roads for everyone.