Shillong, August 21, 2026: The Meghalaya State Judicial Academy, in collaboration with Meghalaya Police, on Friday organised a one-day workshop on “The Laws Behind Road Safety: Learn the Rules, Respect the Road” at the Auditorium of the High Court of Meghalaya in Shillong.
The workshop brought together students, legal professionals and traffic officials to promote awareness about responsible road use, traffic regulations and the legal responsibilities of motorists, passengers and other road users.
Director of the Meghalaya State Judicial Academy Kerpa Meida Lyngdoh Nongbri welcomed the participants and stressed the need to strengthen awareness of road safety laws, particularly among young people.
During the first session, Additional SP (Traffic), East Khasi Hills, Lovish Garg, IPS, and Judicial Magistrate First Class Don Kitbor Koshy Mihsill interacted with students and responded to questions relating to road safety and traffic laws.
Garg highlighted the relationship between individual rights and road safety, stressing that personal choices while using the road should not compromise the safety of others.
The workshop covered common traffic violations and their legal consequences, the importance of helmets and seat belts, the e-Challan system, road accident prevention and investigation, safe driving practices and the use of technology in traffic management.
Participants were also introduced to technologies such as Intelligent Traffic Management Systems, CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras, AI-based traffic monitoring, speed-enforcement mechanisms and emergency-response systems.
Additional SP (Traffic), Ri-Bhoi, Orville Isaac Massar, MPS, and Deputy Inspector General, BSF Shillong Sector, V.S. Rathore, IPS, were among the speakers who shared their views on traffic enforcement, road safety and responsible road use.
An interactive Road Safety Quiz was also held, covering traffic signs, road rules, accident scenarios and traffic-related issues specific to Meghalaya.
The Traffic Branch set up stalls where participants interacted with officials and received information on enforcement measures, road safety practices and technology-enabled traffic management.
The programme concluded with a Road Safety Ambassador Pledge, reinforcing the message that safer roads require awareness, responsible behaviour and respect for traffic laws from every road user.
