Manila, June 10 -- The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) is turning its focus on young drivers, urging them to be role models of responsible and cautious driving as part of its intensified efforts to reduce vehicular traffic accidents (VTA.

BCPO director Col. Ruel Tagel said on Monday that lectures and awareness campaigns on road safety will be conducted in schools-starting with public institutions reopening on June 16, and extending to private schools once their classes begin.

"We urge young drivers to serve as examples by strictly following traffic rules and regulations," Tagel said.

He emphasized that the youth, when properly informed, are more likely to comply with the law.

The BCPO is currently coordinating with universities and c...