The problem of speeding traffic on colony roads causing accidents is increasing day by day. As a young citizen, who wants to minimize the accidents caused by them, write a letter to the editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of the concerned authorities.
You are Samyukta Khanna/Sanjay Khanna of 567, Madhur Apartments, Amar Vihar, Aram Nagar.
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567, Madhur Apartments,
Amar Vihar, Aram Nagar
12 May 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Speeding traffic on colony roads — a rising menace
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw attention to the alarming problem of speeding vehicles on colony roads, which is causing frequent accidents and endangering lives, especially of children and the elderly.
Drivers routinely ignore speed limits, and the absence of speed-breakers and traffic signs makes the situation worse. The authorities must install speed-breakers and CCTV cameras at key points, deploy traffic personnel during peak hours, and impose strict fines on overspeeding drivers. Awareness campaigns in schools and colonies should also be organised.
I urge the concerned authorities to act before more lives are lost.
Yours sincerely,
Samyukta Khanna
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Explanation
- Format carries marks: sender's address, date, editor's address, subject line, salutation, body, closing, and name — each element matters.
- Three-part body: state the problem → give specific causes/examples → suggest measures. This structure fetches full marks.
- Word limit: ~120 words. Going far over or under loses marks.
- Tone: formal, concerned, but constructive — not emotional or aggressive.
- Key suggestions examiners expect: speed-breakers, CCTV/surveillance, traffic police deployment, stricter fines, and awareness drives.
- Do not write a complaint letter to a government official; it must be a Letter to the Editor (newspaper format).