Heavy traffic in the city has been ‘illegal’ at times of overcrowded and restricted time, with some drivers’ recklessness and speeding accidents increasing. People are complaining that the heavy traffic on the road is causing them to lose their lives.
Silicon City Bangalore is the fastest growing city. There are several works, including TenderSure, WhiteTopping and SmartCity. Heavy vehicles are moving around the city carrying various materials including gravel, cement, concrete and iron.
The city is also populated with heavy vehicles carrying milk, milk products, cooking gas cylinders, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, medical supplies, petrol-diesel oil and more.
Heavy vehicles from outer states and outer districts are entering the city through the border. At a time when public traffic is high, heavy vehicles are moving and causing accidents. People are also blaming the death toll.
‘Drivers of heavy vehicles, even larger in size, drive at high speeds. Bikers riding along side-by-side collide and cycle on their ink. Such accidents happen on the upside, and are not confined to the illegal traffic of heavy vehicles. Many vehicles come on my own. There is no remorse for the driver,” said Nagaraj, a relative of a man who died in the accident.
Non- custodial Order: Multi-axle, articulated, truck and truck are on the heavy vehicle list. Four wheel and three wheel goods vehicles are light goods.
The High Court had noticed the increase in accidents with such vehicles and had instructed the police to make a rule.
MN, who was commissioner of police in 2014; Reddy, who has been operating against regulatory bodies. In 2015, this rule was amended and a new order was issued.
Traffic of more than three tonnes is allowed only from 11 am to 4 pm and 10 pm to 7 pm. Heavy traffic is restricted during the rest of the period. In addition, heavy vehicle traffic
is prohibited 24 hours a day in the 2 km area around the Mosque. It is alleged that this element is in order and is not being taken care of.
Access to the Frontier: Vehicles from both the outer state and the outer district are entering the city through the main roads of the border. There have been complaints that the vehicles are being intercepted and the police are not taking action during the restricted period.
“Heavy vehicles are coming into the city through Mysore Road, Bellary Road, Hosur Road, Tumkur Road, Magadi Road, Sarjapur Road, Old Madras Road and other roads. Traffic cops are not strictly enforcing the 2015 ordinance and are fined Rs 500 each for two vehicles. By leaving multiple
vehicles inside, they are indirectly responsible for the accident,” said bike rider Sudheendra MK. Accused.
“The drivers who pay the fines are driving vehicles all over the city using vouchers. Police are not going to stop the vehicle,” complains bike rider Venkatesh.
‘Freight vehicles travel at low speeds. Police stop at 110 roads linking the city and stop vehicles for money. Even though it is supposed to move into the city in the stipulated time, it is not possible,” said GR Shanmugappa, president of the state truck owners and agents union.
“The police have set a deadline for freight traffic. We have no discussion about this. Wherever there is a fear of police blocking vehicles, there are few accidents. “Even when the vehicle is parked amidst congestion, the neighboring vehicles are still being damaged.”
‘Rs 10.90 lakh fine’
“A total of 2,127 cases have been filed against heavy vehicles in violation of the rule and a fine of ₹ 10.90 lakh (from January 20 to 20, 2022),” a traffic police official said.
‘Order as of 2015’
‘People’s lives are precious. Traffic police are constantly working to protect it. A lot of restrictions have been imposed on heavy vehicle traffic and stringent action is being taken under the 2015 ordinance,” said Shantaraju, DCP (Traffic) (East).
‘Heavy vehicles entering the city are being monitored. They are being warned by the respective station staff on violating the law,” he said.
