Traffic Police Crack Down on Commercial Vehicles to Reduce Congestion
February 13, 2025: Noida:
With nearly 8 to 10 lakh vehicles passing through the Noida Expressway daily, traffic congestion has become a growing problem. To tackle this issue, Noida Traffic Police has introduced new rules for vehicles that break down and cause disruptions. Under the new regulations, commercial vehicles that obstruct traffic due to breakdowns can be fined up to ₹20,000. Officials have also hinted that these penalties may soon extend to private vehicles.
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Key Highlights of the New Rules:
- Who is affected?
- Currently applies only to commercial vehicles such as buses, trucks, and overloaded transport vehicles.
- Private vehicles could also be subjected to similar penalties in the future.
- What is the penalty?
- Fines range between ₹5,000 to ₹20,000, imposed under Section 201 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
- Repeated violations may lead to vehicle impoundment.
- Why was this rule introduced?
- To reduce traffic congestion and prevent long delays caused by broken-down vehicles.
- To ensure vehicle owners regularly maintain their vehicles before using the expressway.
Official Statement & Implementation
Lakhan Singh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), said the initiative aims to encourage vehicle owners to perform regular maintenance and reduce traffic bottlenecks in key areas such as DND Flyover, Chilla Border, and Prerna Stahl.
“In the last seven days, we have seized 22 vehicles for breakdowns and issued challans to 210 vehicles,” he revealed.
Residents have mixed reactions to the policy. Krishna Kumar Sharma, a resident of Greater Noida, supported the initiative, calling it a much-needed step to maintain smooth traffic flow. However, Anil Kumar Chetiwal raised concerns, stating that vehicles with genuine emergencies like flat tires or technical issues should not be fined.
Speed Limits Also Revised
This crackdown comes two months after authorities introduced new speed limits for the Yamuna Expressway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway:
- Light vehicles: Reduced from 100 km/h to 75 km/h.
- Heavy vehicles: Reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on Yamuna Expressway and from 60 km/h to 50 km/h on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
These rules will remain in effect until February 15, 2025, covering peak winter months when road conditions can be hazardous.
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