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Jaipur Police: Jaipur Police Uses Drones To Scrutinise Accident Black Spots | Jaipur News
Jaipur: In a bid to identify technical problems and design flaws, Jaipur police is using drone camerasto obtain better view of areas categorized as “black spots” which are prone to deadly accidents. Additional commissioner of police (Traffic and administration) Rahul Prakash told TOI that police have identified as many as 20 black spots based on the number of accidents, fatalities, etc.“Camera-mounted drones facilitate in providing better understanding of the road engineering work and helps us provide better judgement for improvement works like reducing the width of big intersections, circles, removing unnecessary roads cuts and easing down bottlenecks,” Prakash said.
Some of the major black spots include Nahargarh Hills, 200ft chauraha, Kamla Nehru Nagar to Hotel Highway King, elevated road Sodala, Dwarkadas Park chauraha, Government Hostel intersection, Riddhi Siddhi crossroads, Khaitan chauraha, From Panipech to Shani Mandir, Chomu Puliya to Lata Circle, etc.
During an important meeting, a decision was made to put up warning boards and speed breakers near all the black spots. This includes marking, repairing broken roads, reducing the radius of some intersections and circles by closing unnecessary cuts, and increasing the height of road medians to alleviate traffic congestion.
Prakash told TOI that efforts are underway to achieve effective accident control at black spots by installing CCTV cameras. He said, “To further enhance road safety in the city, additional measures are being considered. Another crucial aspect of accident control involves strict enforcement against vehicles violating traffic rules.”
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Some of the major black spots include Nahargarh Hills, 200ft chauraha, Kamla Nehru Nagar to Hotel Highway King, elevated road Sodala, Dwarkadas Park chauraha, Government Hostel intersection, Riddhi Siddhi crossroads, Khaitan chauraha, From Panipech to Shani Mandir, Chomu Puliya to Lata Circle, etc.
During an important meeting, a decision was made to put up warning boards and speed breakers near all the black spots. This includes marking, repairing broken roads, reducing the radius of some intersections and circles by closing unnecessary cuts, and increasing the height of road medians to alleviate traffic congestion.
Prakash told TOI that efforts are underway to achieve effective accident control at black spots by installing CCTV cameras. He said, “To further enhance road safety in the city, additional measures are being considered. Another crucial aspect of accident control involves strict enforcement against vehicles violating traffic rules.”
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Safety cell to recommend steps to rectify 22 black spots on city roads
The civic administration and traffic police in Pune have identified 22 black spots on major roads and junctions where accidents have been frequent. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have conducted a survey to assess the traffic flow, provision and functioning of traffic signals, encroachments, and utilization of space at these spots. A working cell will be formed to recommend safety measures and seek opinions from traffic experts and police. Some of the accident-prone locations listed include Katraj Chowk, Vimannagar Chowk, and Mai Mangeshkar Hospital Chowk.
The civic administration and traffic police in Pune have identified 22 black spots on major roads and junctions where accidents have been frequent. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have conducted a survey to assess the traffic flow, provision and functioning of traffic signals, encroachments, and utilization of space at these spots. A working cell will be formed to recommend safety measures and seek opinions from traffic experts and police. Some of the accident-prone locations listed include Katraj Chowk, Vimannagar Chowk, and Mai Mangeshkar Hospital Chowk.
5 of family die in road accident
A tragic accident in Kalaburagi resulted in the death of five family members after their bike collided with a truck. The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the truck behind. In other news, there will be a disruption in power supply in several areas of Hubballi due to maintenance works. The annual day of The Institution of Engineers(India) was celebrated in Dharwad, where the new chairman and honorary secretary were appointed. A seer in Davanagere announced that he will perform Inshtalinga puja on National Highway-48 to demand reservation for the Panchamasali community.
A tragic accident in Kalaburagi resulted in the death of five family members after their bike collided with a truck. The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the truck behind. In other news, there will be a disruption in power supply in several areas of Hubballi due to maintenance works. The annual day of The Institution of Engineers(India) was celebrated in Dharwad, where the new chairman and honorary secretary were appointed. A seer in Davanagere announced that he will perform Inshtalinga puja on National Highway-48 to demand reservation for the Panchamasali community.
Road accident deaths in Vij increase by 46%
The number of road accident deaths in Vijayawada city increased by 46% in 2022 compared to the previous year, while Vizag city saw a 3% decrease. Vijayawada ranked 13th and Vizag ranked 18th among 50 cities in terms of road accident deaths in 2022. Andhra Pradesh saw a slight decrease in road accidents but an increase in deaths in 2022 compared to 2021. The main causes of accidents were identified as faulty road engineering, bad junction design, inadequate signage, and exceeding speed limits. Efforts to address these issues are necessary to reduce accidents.
The number of road accident deaths in Vijayawada city increased by 46% in 2022 compared to the previous year, while Vizag city saw a 3% decrease. Vijayawada ranked 13th and Vizag ranked 18th among 50 cities in terms of road accident deaths in 2022. Andhra Pradesh saw a slight decrease in road accidents but an increase in deaths in 2022 compared to 2021. The main causes of accidents were identified as faulty road engineering, bad junction design, inadequate signage, and exceeding speed limits. Efforts to address these issues are necessary to reduce accidents.
