||Black and White Digital News ||

||Parvinder Singh June 11,2026||

Jammu: The Motor Vehicles Department, Jammu and Kashmir, organized a Driving Trial Test for Indian Army personnel and their family members at Satwari Cantonment on Monday, aimed at facilitating the driving licence process while promoting road safety awareness.

The trial proceedings were inaugurated by Transport Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Avny Lavasa, IAS, in the presence of Transport Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Vishesh Mahajan, JKAS, and Regional Transport Officer, Jammu, S. Jasmeet Singh, JKAS.

Representing the Indian Army, Commanding Officer Sena Police, Col. Harpal Singh, and Officer Commanding MCO, Col. S.K. Prasad, attended the event along with other Army officers and support staff.

The driving trial test was conducted for both Motorcycle with/without Gear (MCWG/MCWOG) and Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) categories. A large number of Army personnel and their family members participated in the exercise.

Before the commencement of the driving trials, the Motor Vehicles Department conducted a comprehensive road safety awareness session for driving licence aspirants. The session focused on responsible driving practices, strict adherence to traffic regulations, avoidance of distractions and intoxication while driving, and the importance of maintaining vigilance on roads.

Addressing the participants, officials emphasized that the discipline and alertness displayed by defence personnel in their professional duties should also be reflected in their conduct as road users, contributing to safer roads and reduced accidents.

The initiative was aimed at enhancing road safety awareness among defence personnel and streamlining the driving licence process in a disciplined and organized environment. The programme also underscored the commitment of the Transport Department towards extending citizen-centric services and fostering a culture of responsible driving.

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