Faster or slower? Chandigarh roads send mixed signals on speed
Chandigarh: Motorists on UT roads are facing confusion due to outdated speed limit signboards that remain in place despite recent revisions to traffic regulations.
The old boards, which display limits of 50 km/h and 60 km/h for light motor vehicles, have not been removed or updated, resulting in dual speed restrictions across several stretches.
The problem was highlighted during a review of the Speed Limit Mapping Project, a joint initiative by Lepton Software and Google Maps, aimed at ensuring that accurate speed limit data is reflected on digital navigation platforms. As part of the project, a detailed verification exercise was conducted to compare physical signage with officially notified speed limits.
The results revealed significant discrepancies.
Out of 1,131 road links examined, 637 locations showed mismatches between actual signboards and official records. Additionally, 178 stretches were found to have no speed signage at all, and 175 locations lacked specific speed limit boards for two-wheelers. These inconsistencies have raised concerns about
road safety
and enforcement challenges.
As per updated speed regulations, 60 km/h speed is permitted on dual carriageway roads (roads with dividers) and 50 km/h applies to single carriageway roads (roads without dividers).
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On sector roads, the speed limit is 40 km/h.
Previously, a few dual carriageway roads had a speed limit of 50 km/h, which has now been increased to 60 km/h. However, the physical signage has not been updated accordingly, leading to confusion among drivers and enforcement personnel.
These issues were discussed in a recent District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) meeting chaired by deputy commissioner (DC) Nishant Kumar Yadav.
The DC directed all relevant departments to urgently address discrepancies and ensure that physical signboards were aligned with official speed limits. He emphasised that accurate signage is essential not only for public safety but also for effective traffic enforcement.
Additional road safety measures
The DRSC meeting also addressed several other urban mobility and safety concerns. At the sectors 29/30 light point, the DC instructed SDM (East) to conduct a comprehensive survey to address unauthorised occupation and vehicle access.
The UT engineering department was tasked with developing an enforcement strategy, including construction of boundary walls and installation of iron railings.
On Jan Marg near sectors 9/10, the DC ordered installation of 15mm raised strips after monsoon to reduce vehicle speed on the busy stretch.
The issue of an illegal taxi stand near a city hotel was also discussed. The chief engineer was directed to take action against unauthorised taxi operations, and Chandigarh Traffic Police was asked to submit a report on measures taken.
Concerns were raised about a liquor vend near Dhanas light point, which lacks proper parking and is located near a busy intersection. The excise department was instructed to exclude this site from future allotments and identify a more suitable location.
With these directives in place, the administration aims to improve road safety and streamline traffic management across Chandigarh.
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