India faces a grave issue with road accidents, prompting the Central government to implement various measures for improved road safety
Mandatory Rules
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) mandated helmets for two-wheeler riders and seatbelts for all vehicle occupants, enforced with fines for non-compliance
National Road Safety Policy
A comprehensive policy aimed at awareness, infrastructure enhancement, and stricter enforcement of safety laws
Stricter penalties
Enforced for traffic violations, significantly increasing fines, such as Rs 10,000 for drunken driving and license suspension for helmet-less riders
Speed Guns and Cameras
Traffic guards are equipped with advanced speed detection devices to curb over speeding and enforce speed limits effectively
Spreading Awareness
Campaigns like National Road Safety Week and Safety Month were introduced by MoRTH
Training
A Certification Course for Road Safety Auditors was commenced by Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE)
Improvement in Roads
Efforts are made to identify and rectify accident-prone areas, enhance vehicle safety standards, and ensure ambulances at all national highway toll plazas
Safety standards
Enhancement of vehicles throughAnti-Breaking Systems, Airbags, Tyres, Whole Vehicle Safety Conformity of Production, etc