Tamil Nadu Road Safety Awareness Portal
Transport Department
Transport Department
An initiative to achieve Zero Accidents in Tamil Nadu through awareness, education, and enforcement.
Annual Accidents Reduced
Citizens Educated
Lives Saved
To achieve Zero Fatalities on Tamil Nadu's roads and contribute to the global target of halving road injuries and deaths by 2030.
To reduce road accidents through the 4E approach: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Care, with structured inter-departmental coordination and citizen participation.
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Minister for Transport
Transport Commissioner
12,629 critically injured individuals saved by Highway Patrol in 2024.
80,558 licenses suspended for traffic violations to improve safety.
38% drop in two-wheeler fatalities thanks to strict helmet compliance.
Myth: Helmets cause neck injuries.
Fact: Helmets protect the brain and reduce fatality risk by 42%.
Myth: Seatbelts trap you in a fire.
Fact: It's better to stay in your seat than be thrown out of the car.
Common traffic violations and their penalties in Tamil Nadu.
* Fines are subject to change as per government notifications.
Select a violation to check the penalty amount.
1. Safety First: Ensure the area is safe for you and the victim.
2. Call 108: Immediately alert emergency services.
3. Check Breathing: Check if the victim is conscious and breathing.
Help us save lives by reporting accidents.