Taking serious note of frequent road accidents, Arunhcal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has called for a strong and effective State policy to avert and minimise such mishaps. He advocated vigorous campaign for safe driving, safe speed and safety measures for commuters and pedestrians during a high level meeting of the Road Safety Council here on Friday, an official communiqué said here on Sunday. The meeting was convened on the Supreme Court’s direction to constitute State-specific Road Safety Council to control and check road accidents. Mr. Tuki had suggested regular checking of driving licenses including vehicle documents besides keeping track of safety measures. He said maximum road accidents occurred due to negligent and rash driving coupled with other reasons like bad roads and lack of safe road infrastructure. Directing the law enforcement authorities to ensure compulsory use of seat belts, helmets and strictly prohibiting using of mobile phone while driving he asked the department concerned to make efforts in developing safe road infrastructure across the State. - PTI