Road safety continues to be a major cause for concern across the world, killing more than 1.35 million people globally, and injuring several million more. According to a recent World Bank report, India, despite having only 1 per cent of the world’s vehicles, accounts for 11 per cent of global traffic fatalities. The statistics are staggering – over 1.5 lakh people lost their lives in 2019 due to road accidents, according to the government report.