Pune Traffic Police has now taken a medium of short film to make people aware about hazards of using mobile phones while driving. 

The city traffic police has made a short film to sensitize citizens about the dangers of using mobile phones while driving . This film which discusses this important subject is made by assistant police inspector Mahesh Sartape who is posted at traffic control room. The film has been made by Sartape by taking the help from professionals in Kothrud. 

The film named ‘Yamraj’ is a two-and-a-half minute film which showcases citizens using mobile phone while crossing road, riding bike or driving car and Yamraj (Lord of Death) ask questions if they wish to die. 

As per traffic police records, as many as 4,088 cases of people talking on mobile phones have been reported between January and April 30 this year. It means, over 1,000 cases are reported per month across different areas. The department has collected about Rs 8.17 lakh as fine. 

As per the report published in the Times of India, officials informed "We have come across many occasions wherein the vehicle driver met with an accident as he or she was talking on phone while driving.”

Cases of vehicles dashing against road dividers, jumping signals, hitting vehicles from behind are often reported with drivers talking on mobile phones, said an inspector rank officer.

The department has now started seizing driving license of offenders and suspending them with the help of RTO authorities.

Taking into consideration the seriousness which need to be imparted among the citizens,  this film will be showed in all the theaters in Pune city. Films being one of the best medium to reach larger audiences effectively, the traffic police has surely taken a right decision to spread the awareness.