'Zero tolerance' on illegal parking in Uttar Pradesh
Digital Desk, Lucknow. The Transport Department is running Road Safety Month with the aim of effectively controlling road accidents and making the traffic system safe in Uttar Pradesh. Under the ongoing Road Safety Month from January 1 to 31, a state-wide mega campaign is being run against illegal parking. In this sequence, the Transport Department is spreading awareness among the people of the state by providing holding areas, while on the other hand it is also taking strict enforcement action against those who violate the rules.
Transport Commissioner Kinjal Singh said that under the Road Safety Month, the Transport Department is running a comprehensive campaign to prevent accidents caused by illegally parked vehicles, especially along Expressways, National Highways (NH), State Highways (SH) and other major roads. In this direction, on one hand, about 117 parking lots or holding areas have been identified in the state, while on the other hand, punitive enforcement action is also being taken.
He said that vehicles parked illegally on the shoulder lanes of expressways and highways or on roadsides prove to be 'death traps' for speeding traffic. Serious accidents occur due to sudden obstruction by vehicles coming from behind. In view of this danger, the enforcement teams have been instructed to completely vacate the roads and ensure parking of vehicles in the holding area. Even after this, punitive action should be taken against those who violate the rules. Transport Commissioner said that the department is also running a special inspection campaign on expressways, national highways, state highways and other major roads of the state. Under this, a total of 4,949 vehicles were checked between January 1 and 27, out of which challans were issued against 3,488 vehicles for illegal parking and violation of other traffic rules. In serious cases, 55 vehicles were seized on the spot. Additionally, 1,847 vehicles were removed from the roads with the help of cranes to maintain smooth traffic flow.
Along with this, the awareness campaign is being further strengthened by the department. In various districts of the state, youth of NCC, Scout Guides and voluntary organizations are being trained on traffic rules, so that they can effectively convey the message of road safety in the society. Transport Commissioner Kinjal Singh said that the department has a clear resolve to make every citizen's journey safe through awareness and strict enforcement. He said that this campaign will continue under the Road Safety Month.
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