The ROAD SAFETY PATROL (RSP) is involved
in the educational aspect of Road Safety.
The RSP Scheme
commenced way back in 1951, and was flagged off from
the New Bharda High School at Fort, Mumbai.
This scheme
is now being implemented in 511 schools and extends
to 68,548 RSP students. The students are taught about
road safety aspects and trained in Drill and Parade.
They are also taught leadership qualities and discipline.
The RSP scheme inculcates road discipline in school-going
children, who in turn educate their families and fellow
students.
The salient features of
the RSP encompass:
A minimum of 15 school children required
to form an RSP unit
Training by personnel from Traffic Control
- Education Branch
No training fees charged to school
RSP assists in traffic management on
large and important
festival occasions
Jt. Commissioner of Police, Traffic
is the convener of RSP committee
Committee members consist of Zonal Warden
Officers
To encourage the competitive
spirit in school children, the Zonal Rally's and Final
Rally's are organized at various centers in Mumbai,
culminating at a massive RSP rally at the Police Headquarters.
The principals from 509 schools and about 67,645 students
participate in the Rally. The four winning teams at
this rally participate in the Republic Day Parade at
Shivaji Park on 26th January.
