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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Faster or slower? Chandigarh roads send mixed signals on speed
Times News Network Chandigarh: Motorists on UT roads are facing confusion due to outdated speed limit signboards that remain in place despite recent revisions to traffic regulations.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). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Estimated Cost of a 1-day Walk-in Shower Upgrade Homebuddy Learn More Undo 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.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Commissioner asks officials to inspect school vehicles
Patna: Commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh on Wednesday directed all district transport officers to regularly inspect school vehicles in their respective areas. He was addressing officers during a meeting held to review progress of the transport department at the divisional level. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials were instructed to ensure that school vehicles comply with five fundamental criteria – permit, speed governor, insurance, pollution under control, and fitness. He said that under the School Vehicle Operation Regulation, 2020, every school must have an active Child Transport Committee, and the committee meetings must be organised periodically as per the provisions. District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) meetings, chaired by DM, should also be held in every district as per provisions to review measures related to safe transport of schoolchildren. "It is the collective responsibility of school management, vehicle drivers and attendants, bus operators, parents and guardians, and the administration to ensure the safety of children at all costs," he said. He also instructed officers to ensure 100% recovery of revenue against the targets set by the govt. They were also directed to successfully implement the Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana and Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana. He ordered the officers to dispose of cases related to new vehicle registrations, permits for commercial vehicles, and driver's licences within the stipulated time frame. He also directed regular inspection of overloaded vehicles and imposition of penalties as per provisions. He further instructed officers to conduct regular campaigns to check pollution control certificates.
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha Government to roll out ‘Rah-Veer', hike reward for saving lives to Rs 25K
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government is all set to roll out the 'Rah-Veer' scheme increasing the reward amount for Good Samaritans, who rush road accident victims to hospitals within the crucial golden hour and play a vital role in saving lives, from the present Rs 2,000 to Rs 25,000. The state has already constituted district road safety committees (DRSC) in every district following directives from the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety to review and initiate measures to reduce road accidents. Although the ministry had asked the states to constitute a district-level appraisal committee for the selection of Good Samaritans, the Odisha government has decided to form a sub-committee under each DRSC for selection of Rah-Veers. Principal secretary of the Transport department Usha Padhee has instructed district collectors to form an appraisal sub-committee at the earliest. The sub-committee will be headed by the district collector, with the SP and CDMO as members, and the RTO as the member-convener. The sub-committee will meet monthly to assess and approve proposals based on communications received from police stations or hospitals regarding acts of heroism. The names and details of the selected Rah-Veers will then be uploaded on the e-DAR platform, and awards disbursed directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts within seven days. Collectors have been asked to intensify awareness campaigns about the scheme.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Panel to lay thrust on animal rescue during accidents
Panaji: The North Goa District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) will focus on rescuing injured animals on roads and enhancing public safety mechanisms. During the recently held DRSC meeting, officials emphasised the urgent need to tackle the increasing number of road accidents involving stray cattle. In partnership with the department of animal husbandry and veterinary services, the committee resolved to create and distribute awareness material aimed at informing citizens about procedures and protocol for rescuing injured animals found on the roads. The burial of stray cattle, dogs, and other animals is the mandate of local civic bodies. There is a provision under the Goa Stray Cattle Management Scheme 2013 (Amended) and the Goa Small Animal Rescue Management Scheme 2014 (Amended) for the burial of injured animals that die after rescue, and impounding by animal welfare organisations. However, most panchayats in Goa have not availed of this scheme. Often, animals that are victims of roadkill are buried by panchayats with the help of manual labour. TOI reported on April 17 that state govt is in the process of implementing a comprehensive cattle control policy . The proposed measures include installing approximately 300 km of chain-link mesh fencing along national highways, state, and district roads — specifically in areas prone to cattle movement. The fencing plan will incorporate human-access gates to ensure local accessibility while restricting cattle entry onto roadways. The DRSC is also studying new modalities to offer financial compensation to road accident victims, particularly those who suffer permanent disabilities. The proposal includes increasing the compensation amount for fatalities, to be processed through the directorate of transport.
