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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Speed limit ‘slip-ups' send UT traffic police back to survey mode
Chandigarh: A day after the TOI highlighted glaring mismatches in speed limits signages, as pointed out by Google Maps and Lepton Software during a review of the Speed Limit Mapping Project (SLMP), the Chandigarh traffic police, along with the engineering wing, have decided to conduct a survey to verify the discrepancies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The SSP traffic claimed that the speed signages were updated in 2022. The engineering wing of the traffic police will verify the claims made in the SLMP report. A review was conducted regarding the Speed Limit Mapping project by Lepton Software in partnership with Google Maps, aimed at displaying accurate official speed limits across Chandigarh roads on digital navigation platforms. During the data verification exercise, it was observed that several discrepancies exist between the officially notified speed limits and the speed signages currently displayed on various roads. The verification process revealed that among 1,131 road links, 637 locations showed differences between actual signboards and official records. Moreover, 178 stretches lacked speed signage, whilst 175 locations had no specific two-wheelers speed boards. According to the revised regulations, SSP (traffic and security) Sumer Partap Singh said the engineering wing and traffic police will verify the report by conducting a detailed survey in the city to find out the mismatched speed limit signboards in the coming days. The SSP also talked to the officials who submitted the report and said the survey conducted by Lepton Software in partnership with Google Maps needs to be thoroughly verified. It was found that they divided one stretch, like Vikas Marg, into four patches and showed incorrect speed limits mentioned on the roads. The SSP (traffic) also claimed that the signboards displaying speed limits on city roads were updated in 2021-22. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The report regarding discrepancies in speed limits signages on city roads was presented during the meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) on Tuesday. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Nishant Kumar Yadav, DC, Chandigarh. The DC also instructed all relevant departments to address these discrepancies. Yadav stressed the importance of accurate speed limit displays for both public safety and enforcement purposes, requesting swift corrections to align physical signboards with official regulations.
Time of India
6 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.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Indian Express
Chandigarh has 1,131 road stretches — 637 don't match with their signboards: Report
Of the 1,131 road stretches in Chandigarh, 637 have not matched with their dedicated signboards, a survey report said during the District Road Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday. According to the report, apart from the 637 road stretches having mismatched signboards, 178 had no signage at all and 175 lacked boards specifically for two-wheelers. The meeting of the District Road Safety Committee held under the chairmanship of Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, and was attended by the SSP (Traffic & Security), SDMs, representatives from the Department of Health Services (DHS), Engineering Department, Office of the Chief Architect, the Excise Department, and officers of the Municipal Corporation. In the meeting, it was apprised that a review was conducted regarding the Speed Limit Mapping Project by Lepton Software in partnership with Google Maps, aimed at displaying accurate official speed limits across Chandigarh roads on digital navigation platforms. During the data verification exercise conducted as part of the project, it was observed that several discrepancies exist between the officially notified speed limits and the speed signages currently displayed on various roads. Taking serious note of the discrepancies, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments, including the Engineering Department, Police (Traffic Wing), and other relevant civic agencies, to initiate immediate action in a time-bound manner for rectification of wrongly displayed speed signages. He emphasised that accurate speed limit signage is crucial not only for commuter safety but also for the effective implementation of speed regulations by enforcement agencies. The meeting also discussed that the encroachments at Sector 29/30 light point will be addressed through a joint survey by SDM (East) and stakeholder departments, with enforcement measures including boundary walls and iron railings. The Chief Engineer, Chandigarh, was also asked to implement speed calming measures on the high-traffic Jan Marg stretch between Sectors 9 and 10 using 15 mm raised strips, post-monsoon. Regarding illegal taxi operations near Novotel Hotel, Tribune Chowk, officials reported the installation of crash guard grills to prevent unauthorised entry, with completion expected by early July. The traffic police have been asked to submit an action taken report. Expressing concern over a liquor vend at Dhanas Light Point — citing lack of parking and its location near a congested junction—the Deputy Commissioner instructed the Excise Department not to allot the spot in future auctions and to look for a more suitable site.
