Hyderabad road safety volunteers conduct mirrors and indicators usage campaign

Hyderabad: On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Hyderabad road safety volunteers came together to conduct a campaign promoting the use of mirrors and indicators while driving. The event, held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. near Cyber Towers in Madhapur, focused on the Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre/Movement (MSM) rule, which is crucial for road safety.

The campaign was organized in collaboration with Hyderabad Traffic Man, Team Road Squad, Top Driver India, and with the support of Cyberabad Traffic Police. Permission was obtained to host the event.

Speaking with Hyderabad Mail, Lokendra Singh (@HYDTrafficMan) highlighted the importance of the MSM rule for safe driving. "MSM is vital when making a turn, U-turn, lane change, or moving a vehicle from a stationary position," he explained. "MSM stands for Mirror - Signal - Manoeuvre/Movement."

Lokendra Singh elaborated on the process, "Before taking any action, check your mirrors to ensure no one is behind you. This is your clearance to signal. After signaling, you should change lanes gradually, not abruptly." He added that the proper use of mirrors is a key safety measure, and the lack of mirrors on vehicles is a serious violation that can lead to accidents.

Conducted another Road Safety volunteering activity, focusing on the usage of (MSM) mirror and indicator while driving a vehicle, especially 2- wheelers, which are getting hit by other vehicles when they change lanes suddenly.
Heartfelt thanks to the 15+ volunteers who showed up… https://t.co/iL9nqPd4Rj pic.twitter.com/V9yVBzaNpa

— Naresh (@TopDriverIndia) March 2, 2025

Sri Harsha Tulasi (@Team_Road_Squad), a volunteer, shared his thoughts on the campaign's success, "The response was overwhelmingly positive, with citizens cooperating well. With nearly 20 dedicated volunteers, we raised awareness about the importance of mirrors in ensuring road safety."

Volunteer Sai Koushik noted, “The MSM rule is critical, especially in cities like Hyderabad. Many recent non-fatal accidents could have been prevented by following this rule. It's important to check mirrors and signal when turning.”

Koushik observed issues with certain vehicles, such as auto-rickshaws with only one mirror on the driver’s side and two-wheelers that were either missing mirrors or unaware of the rule. "Every commuter must understand the importance of mirrors and use them for safety, not just for style," he said.

Naresh Raghavan (@TopDriverIndia), another volunteer, expressed gratitude for the success of the campaign, "A big thanks to the 15+ volunteers who helped make this event a success, despite the heat. Special thanks to Lokendra Singh for coordinating this initiative." He added, "Drive safe, everyone."

Cdt. Aryan Sailesh, Co-founder of Drive Safe Hyd, concluded, "Road safety starts with small, mindful actions. Through this campaign, we aimed to make Mirror, Signal, Move Safely (MSM) a habit, not just a rule. This collaboration has been an important step toward safer streets. Let's keep the momentum going."