With responsible road behaviour, safer infrastructure and timely action, countless bone and joint injuries and the disabilities they cause can be prevented. Fractures of the femur, tibia, pelvis, forearm, spine are examples of frequently encountered injuries in Road traffic accidents. This is why road safety must be viewed not simply as a traffic issue, but as an essential bone and joint issue. This Bone and Joint day, let us make road safety a personal commitment. A Road traffic accident can happen in a moment, but its consequences can last a lifetime.