Sarabha Nagar Road Faces Safety Risks Due to Wrong-Side Driving
Frequent wrong-side driving makes Sarabha Nagar road mishap-prone
Hindustan Times
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Frequent traffic violations on the road under bridge in Sarabha Nagar, Punjab, are raising safety concerns. Commuters often drive against the designated one-way traffic, increasing the risk of accidents, especially at a curve that limits visibility. Local authorities are urged to enforce stricter traffic rules to enhance safety.
- 01The road under bridge in Sarabha Nagar is intended for one-way traffic but is often misused.
- 02Traffic violations have made the area prone to accidents, particularly due to limited visibility at a curve.
- 03Residents and safety activists are calling for permanent barriers to enforce one-way traffic.
- 04Traffic police are urged to impose fines on violators to deter unsafe driving behaviors.
- 05Local authorities are aware of the issue and are considering necessary actions for road safety.
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The road under bridge (RUB) in Sarabha Nagar, Punjab, connecting to Pakhowal Road, is facing serious safety issues due to frequent wrong-side driving. Despite being designated for one-way traffic from Sarabha Nagar to Pakhowal Road, many commuters ignore the rules, leading to dangerous conditions, especially at a curve that restricts visibility. Rahul Verma, a road safety activist, highlighted that the RUB was designed to manage traffic effectively, with two separate RUBs intended for different traffic flows. However, lax enforcement has turned it into a two-way passage, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Verma suggests that permanent barriers should be installed where the RUBs converge to prevent lane changes that compromise safety. He also advocates for the imposition of fines on violators to discourage reckless behavior. The Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Jatin Bansal, acknowledged the problem and assured that necessary actions would be taken to improve road safety.
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The ongoing traffic violations could lead to serious accidents, affecting the safety of local commuters.
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