Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley have intensified an awareness campaign ahead of Dashain and Tihar, seeking to reduce road accidents and promote safer journeys as vehicle traffic and passenger movement are expected to increase across Nepal. The initiative is focused on alerting travellers to potential risks during the festive season, when people are likely to travel both short and long distances.
Awareness drive targets festive-season travel
The campaign comes as the two major festivals approach and travel activity is expected to rise. Traffic police are working to make safety awareness part of preparations for journeys during this period, when more people may be on the roads for trips of varying distances. The stated goal is to help reduce accidents and support safer travel.
The campaign’s central message is prevention: travellers should be aware that festive-season journeys can involve risks and should take road safety seriously. By raising awareness before travel increases, traffic police aim to encourage people to think about safety as they plan and undertake their journeys. The initiative addresses travellers broadly, rather than focusing only on those making long-distance trips.
More movement brings a greater need for caution
An expected rise in both vehicles and passenger movement is the backdrop to the campaign. With people travelling over short and long distances, the festive period can bring more journeys onto roads in and around the Valley. Traffic police have identified this seasonal increase as a reason to intensify efforts to inform the public about potential risks.
The awareness effort is intended to connect the festive travel rush with the need for caution. Its purpose is not simply to mark the approach of Dashain and Tihar, but to encourage safer movement as people make trips during the holidays. Reducing accidents is the campaign’s stated aim, while informing travellers about risks is its main focus.
Safety awareness as festivals approach
For people preparing to travel, the campaign is a reminder to treat safety as an important part of festive plans. The initiative covers journeys that may be short as well as those that span longer distances, reflecting the range of travel expected during the season. Its emphasis on awareness is directed at helping passengers and other travellers recognize the risks they may face on the road.
The traffic police campaign also highlights the role of preparation during a period of increased movement. As Dashain and Tihar draw near, awareness among travellers is one measure being pursued to help prevent accidents. The effort seeks to ensure that festive journeys are safer while vehicle traffic and passenger movement rise.
No specific accident figures, campaign activities, routes or individual instructions were detailed in the information available. The broader message is clear: with increased travel expected over the festivals, traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley are stepping up awareness efforts and urging attention to potential road risks. The campaign aims to support safer travel for people making both short and long journeys during Dashain and Tihar.
