Bengaluru grapples with over 2,000 road accidents till May, traffic violations soar: Report

Bengaluru sees over 2,000 road accidents reported by May. Traffic violations hit a record high, with reckless driving and over-speeding as major concerns.

Published on: Jun 10, 2024, 17:42:44 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru has witnessed over 2,000 road accidents by May, as per the latest data from the Bengaluru Traffic Police, as accessed by Bangalore Mirror.

Out of these incidents, 368 proved fatal and 1,672 were non-fatal, resulting in 376 deaths and 1,736 injuries, according to police records, said the report.

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police's 2024 Violations Data reveals a staggering 39,10,980 violations, with reckless driving and over-speeding standing out as major concerns. Drink and drive cases alone numbered 5,433, underscoring the urgent need for stricter enforcement and awareness campaigns.

Other notable violations include driving without a license (2,710 cases), defective registration plates (87,277 cases), and jumping traffic signals (2,46,284 cases), the publication added.

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Helmet violations remain a significant issue, with over 16 lakh riders and 10 lakh pillion riders caught without helmets. The data also highlights cases of driving without safety belts (1,83,321 cases) and using mobile phones while driving (48,947 cases).

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Two-wheelers top the list of violations, with over 33 lakh cases, followed by tempos, light motor vehicles, autorickshaws, goods vehicles, and buses.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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