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Thrust on technology to curb road mishaps, nail offenders, says ADGP Rai

ADGP (traffic and road safety) AS Rai

Updated on Jul 25, 2024, 8:46 AM IST

Haryana to expand CCTV surveillance network across 19 districts

Currently, the surveillance system is operational in Gurugram, Faridabad and Karnal in Haryana. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 25, 2024, 8:06 AM IST

Pune traffic police to pursue driving license suspension in drink and drive cases

According to Pune traffic police, in recent accidents, it is observed that drink and drive is one of the major reasons behind fatal accidents. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 11, 2024, 6:46 AM IST

5 school vehicles seized, over 48 challaned on Day 1 of fitness check drive in Lko

Of these 48, 33 were challaned by the traffic police and 15 by transport officials. (HT)

Updated on Jul 9, 2024, 8:50 AM IST

Drink driving cases in Delhi see uptick of 27% this year

Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, states that if a person is found driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than 30 grams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, then the driver can be fined, imprisoned, or both. (Representational image)

Updated on Jul 7, 2024, 12:59 AM IST

Pune Porsche case: Teen submits road safety essay as part of bail conditions

The minor, three months short of his 18th birthday, had been driving his father’s unregistered Porsche while under the influence of alcohol when he knocked down. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 6, 2024, 1:03 PM IST

Pune Porsche case: Teen submits road safety essay as part of bail conditions

The crash, which occurred when the Porsche Taycan allegedly struck a two-wheeler, sparked public outrage. (PTI)

Published on Jul 5, 2024, 6:21 PM IST

Car hits scooter from behind on a busy Bengaluru road, two people crash on road

Car hits scooter from behind on a busy Bengaluru road, two people crash on road

Published on Jul 2, 2024, 1:08 PM IST

Road improvement plans stalled after transfer of key official

Following the transfer of additional commissioner, PMC’s plans to enhance the safety and beauty of 15 major city roads for traffic and pedestrians have been put on the back burner. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Jun 25, 2024, 7:08 AM IST

Prosecution for stop-line violations up by 32%, traffic police data shows

A first-time offence is punishable with a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500. (HT Archive/Representative Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2024, 5:36 AM IST

GMDA fixes speed limits on key roads, to put up signage

The GMDA will install speed limit signboards on all master sector roads in Gurugram as part of the move. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 12, 2024, 4:52 PM IST

Youth bike rally promotes road safety awareness in Jammu’s Bhaderwah

Doda deputy commissioner Harvinder Singh flagging off a bike rally in Bhaderwah, Jammu, on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 2, 2024, 12:11 PM IST

Delhi Police: Surge in fines for riding two-wheelers without helmet

The top 10 circles with the most violations have Rohini at the top followed by Model Town, Aman Vihar, and Ashok Vihar with 5,288, 4,346, 4,296, and 4,208 violations, respectively. (PTI)

Updated on May 27, 2024, 5:44 AM IST

Noida: 7,530 people fined in drive to curb road accidents

The Noida traffic police on Thursday conducted an enforcement drive and issued 7,530 fines, besides seizing 24 vehicles from different places for various traffic violations. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on May 24, 2024, 6:14 AM IST

Kannada actor Chetan Chandra attacked by a mob in Bengaluru, severely injured

Kannada actor Chetan Chandra attacked by a mob in Bengaluru, severely injured

Published on May 13, 2024, 2:09 PM IST

Soon, AI-powered traffic system on Mumbai Pune Expressway

The system, which will modernise traffic management and enhance road safety, will be operational by the first week of June. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 13, 2024, 9:16 AM IST

Over 15,000 people fined for using phones while driving in Delhi

The Delhi Traffic Police has observed a disturbing surge in the use of phones while driving. (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 29, 2024, 5:22 AM IST

Blood continues to spill, no curbs on speed in UP’s capital

Overspeeding vehicles are also a threat to commuters moving on less busy roads. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Apr 3, 2024, 6:52 AM IST

PEC students’ research finds road safety lacking outside Chandigarh schools

Using the International Road Assessment Programme and the Star Rating For Schools (SR4S) system, four students of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) have highlighted the road safety issues outside four city schools. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 30, 2024, 8:46 AM IST

Delhi records 200% on-year increase in red-light violation cases in 2024

The Delhi Traffic Police has installed 3D radar-based RLVD on major roads and junctions across the city

Published on Mar 19, 2024, 9:53 PM IST

Soon, road accident victims in Haryana to get free treatment in first 48 hours

The Haryana Police on Thursday said that the state government has approved a proposal to provide free medical treatment to individuals injured in road accidents within the first 48 hours. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Updated on Mar 8, 2024, 9:10 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh needs forgiving roads to prevent fatal accidents like Dindori

Dindori: Relatives of villagers, who were killed after a pickup vehicle overturned, gather at Amhai Deori village, Shahpura area of Dindori district, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI02_29_2024_000251A)

Published on Mar 2, 2024, 10:10 PM IST

Curb road accidents by half in 2024 as compared to 2023, govt tells transport dept

The government directed the transport department to ensure better road engineering, a more quicker response to road accidents, provision of medical help to the injured in the golden period, and awareness on road safety. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 29, 2024, 6:20 AM IST

Bengaluru traffic signboard goes viral thanks to quirky twist

The traffic signboard in Bengaluru has collected a flurry of comments from X users.

Published on Feb 27, 2024, 2:15 PM IST

Delhi Police uses Rohit Sharma’s ‘helmet’ video for road safety awareness

The image shows the moment when Rohit Sharma asked Sarfaraz Khan to wear a helmet.

Published on Feb 26, 2024, 4:05 PM IST

Rethink road safety, look at the behaviour of people

Citizens are usually blamed for a crash. However, this mindset fails to assess if the road design is safe to begin with (HT File Photo)

Published on Feb 14, 2024, 10:00 PM IST

Road safety to be included in school syllabus from next academic year

The subject would be taught in schools for students of Class 1 to Class 10 in the state on Saturdays from the next academic year 2024-25. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 8, 2024, 5:42 AM IST

Mohali traffic police request admn to buy body cameras, reflectors before FY ends

Mohali, along with other big cities, including Patiala, Jalandhar and Amritsar, was allocated the road safety budget, which will lapse in March 2024. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 6, 2024, 5:53 AM IST

Ludhiana: Officials inspect Bharat Nagar Chowk, consider redesigning of the crossroads

Officials inspecting Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana. (HT)

Updated on Feb 1, 2024, 10:40 PM IST

Haryana chief secy launches road safety platform

Haryana chief secretary Sanjeev Kaushal (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 19, 2024, 6:18 AM IST

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