Senior officials urged traffic police personnel to be respectful and polite while dealing with senior citizens and tourists on roads, even if they have committed a traffic violation. UT Inspector General of Police S K Jain, chief guest on the occasion, invited senior citizens to volunteer their services for a good cause and lend a helping hand in making 2008 an accident-free year.

Various eminent persons including A K Ummat, Dr J S Dargan, S M Bose and M L Lakhanpal were the key speakers, who shared their experiences with senior citizens and police personnel gathered there.

Earlier, during the day, traffic police personnel educated auto-rickshaw drivers at three important points — PGIMER, ISBT 17 and Railway Station — making them aware of traffic rules and regulations.