Agra Division Launches 10-Day Road Safety Campaign Starting April 27
Agra div to launch 10-day road safety campaign on expressways from April 27
Hindustan Times
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The Agra administration will initiate a 10-day road safety campaign on expressways from April 27, targeting issues like illegal vehicle parking and overloaded transport. The campaign aims to reduce road accidents on major routes connecting Agra with Noida and Lucknow, focusing on both enforcement and awareness.
- 01The campaign will run from April 27 for 10 days.
- 02Focus areas include illegal parking of heavy vehicles and overloaded transportation.
- 03A 200% increase in traffic violation fines was reported in Firozabad and Mainpuri.
- 04The campaign is part of the 'Zero Fatality Programme' aimed at improving road safety.
- 05Awareness drives will particularly target school bus safety and pedestrian protection.
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The Agra administration is set to launch a 10-day road safety campaign on expressways starting April 27. This initiative aims to reduce road accidents on key routes connecting Agra with Noida via the Yamuna Expressway and with Lucknow via the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. The campaign will focus on enforcing regulations against heavy vehicles parked illegally, overloaded vehicles, and illegal transportation practices, particularly in sleeper coaches. Recent meetings led by Commissioner Nagendra Pratap highlighted a 200% increase in traffic violation fines in Firozabad and Mainpuri compared to the previous year. The districts of Agra, Firozabad, and Mathura are part of the 'Zero Fatality Programme,' which aims to enhance road safety through critical corridor teams and awareness initiatives. Additionally, the safety of school buses will be emphasized, with a new portal established for monitoring school vehicle safety. The campaign also aims to address issues related to pedestrian safety, as they are among the most affected by road accidents.
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This campaign aims to enhance road safety for all commuters, particularly pedestrians and school children, potentially reducing accident rates in the Agra division.
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