Introduction

Rainy weather brings additional challenges for road users, including slippery roads, reduced visibility, waterlogging and hidden potholes. To promote safer travel during the monsoon, UYIR organised a Rainy Season Road Safety Awareness Activity on 30 October 2026 in Coimbatore.

The campaign brought together 305 student volunteers from 8 educational institutions, who sensitised commuters and road users at three major traffic junctions. The initiative focused on encouraging responsible driving, safe riding practices and greater awareness of monsoon-related road risks.

Campaign Overview

Particulars	Details
Programme	Rainy Season Road Safety Awareness Activity
Organised by	UYIR
Date	Friday, 30 October 2026
Time	10:00 AM onwards
Location	Coimbatore
Campaign locations	3 major junctions
Student volunteers	305
Participating institutions	8
Expected outreach	30,000 commuters and road users

Campaign Objectives

The campaign aimed to create awareness about safe road behaviour during the rainy season and help prevent monsoon-related road accidents in Coimbatore.

Key objectives included:

• Educating commuters about the risks of driving on wet and slippery roads.
• Encouraging reduced speed and safe following distances.
• Promoting helmet safety and proper visor use.
• Creating awareness about vehicle visibility and road conditions.
• Encouraging safe pedestrian behaviour during rainy weather.
• Empowering students to become active road safety ambassadors.

Key Road Safety Messages

The student volunteers highlighted the following essential precautions for rainy-season travel:

1. Wear helmets correctly: Use a clear visor and fasten the helmet chin strap.
2. Drive slowly: Reduce speed on wet and slippery roads.
3. Maintain safe distance: Keep sufficient distance from vehicles ahead.
4. Use functional wipers and defoggers: Maintain clear visibility while driving.
5. Use low-beam headlights: Improve visibility without causing unnecessary glare.
6. Follow appropriate speed: Adjust speed according to road and weather conditions.
7. Ensure pedestrian safety: Use designated pedestrian crossings and remain alert.

Campaign Locations

The awareness activity was conducted at three major junctions in Coimbatore:

• LIC Junction, Avinashi Road
• Oppanakara Street
• Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram

Participating Colleges and Student Volunteers

A total of 305 student volunteers from the following eight institutions participated in the campaign:

1. Rathinam Global University
2. Dr. N.G.P. College of Arts and Science
3. Angappa College of Arts and Science
4. Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science
5. VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science
6. St. Paul’s College
7. Sankara College of Arts and Science
8. Rathinam Technical Campus (Rathinam Tech)

Execution and Support

The campaign was conducted with coordination and support arrangements that included:

• Coordination with Coimbatore City Traffic Police.
• Reflective safety vests and rain protection for volunteers.
• First-aid arrangements.
• Deployment of volunteers at designated campaign locations.