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November 17th is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 13th, 2013 at 2:05 pm   starstarstarstarstar      
 
 
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is observed on the third Sunday in November every year. This year, it is Sunday, November 17th. It was founded in 1993 as a way to commemorate those injured or killed in road crashes and to reach out in support of the loved ones and communities of victims. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the heroic work of first responders, medical staff and good Samaritans who try to help at the scene of a crash and who support victims and their families cope with the aftermath. The UN endorsed the World Day of Remembrance in 2005. 
 
Millions of people are directly affected by road traffic crashes every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that more than 34,000 people were killed in road crashes in 2012. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimated that the number of motorcyclists killed in road crashes in 2012 was about 5,000, or about one seventh of the total number of deaths for that year.
 
Tell us your story: Whether you want to commemorate a road-crash victim or give thanks to someone who has helped since the crash, we want you to share your message with us. Please leave comments below, or visit our Facebook page. 
 
Visit the World Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims for more information.
 
 
 
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Nicola says:
November 14th, 2013 at 5:58 pm   starstarstarstarstar      

After rolling my car down a steep embankment, I was lucky to walk away with minor injuries. The responding officer, Mike, was so wonderful to me. He helped me get my bearings and held my hand while we waited for the paramedics to arrive. I always say I was lucky twice that day: first, for surviving, and second because I had such a positive experience with a kind and compassionate police officer.

Stephanie says:
November 15th, 2013 at 1:59 pm   starstarstarstarstar      

This is the actual date a friend of mine was killed in 1987 while biking home from school he was hit and dragged by a dump truck. I remember him every year on this date.

 

Also I will remember all the victims and their families who are impacted by drunk and drugged drivers, every single day.

Vinod Bhanti says:
October 30th, 2014 at 5:33 am   starstarstarstarstar      

I feel to mark our  remembrance we should observe this day as "Road Safety Day" to create awareness on Road Safety, specially among Children. Since  Diasability is directly related to safety and World Disability day is observed on 3rd December, we can observe it as prevent Disability fortnight .

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