Road Safety News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Court awards 10 year jail sentence to man for causing death due to drunken driving
New Delhi, February 13: Delhi's Tis Hazari court has awarded a ten-year jail sentence to man convicted for causing death of two and injuring ten homeless people sleeping on a footpath in Kashmiri Gate area in 2014. This incident took place on August 17, 2014 near Nigam Bodh Ghat on ring road.
Karnataka: Five injured after bus collides with tree in Mandya
Mandya, February 13: At least five people were injured after a state transport bus collided with a tree under the Krishnarajpete rural police station area in Karnataka's Mandya, said police officials on Thursday.
UP: 34 injured after tractor trolley overturns in Kasganj
Kasganj, February 13: As many as 34 people were injured after a tractor trolley overturned in the Ganjdundwara area in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district on Wednesday, as per officials.
Two buses collide on Yamuna Expressway; 2 dead, over 24 injured
Mathura, February 11: An accident took place between two buses on Tuesday on the Yamuna Expressway near Raya Cut in Mathura, police said.
Bihar: 3 dead, 2 injured in collision between truck and auto
Kaimur, February 11: A collision between a truck and an auto took place in the early hours of Tuesday near the Muthani area in the Mohania police station area of Kaimur district.
Gurugram Traffic cops collect Rs 1.2 crore as fine in one month
Gurugram Feb 10: Gurugram Traffic Police have imposed challans amounting to Rs 1.2 crores against 20,415 traffic offenders from January 1 to January 31 for wrong-side driving, police said.
Road safety: Vadodara cops detain 59 vehicles for illegal ferrying of passengers
Vadodara, Feb 10: In a crackdown against illegal ferrying of passengers, the traffic branch of Vadodara City Police detained 59 private vehicles for endangering lives and violating provisions of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, an official said on Monday.
Re-start issuance of driving licences in Punjab, pleads National Road Safety Council member
Chandigarh, Feb 7: International road safety expert Kamal Soi, who is a member of the National Road Safety Council, on Friday expressed concern over the inconvenience being caused to people of Punjab as no driving licences (DLs) and vehicle registration certificates (RCs) are being issued.
Karachi witnesses surge in traffic accidents, with 99 incidents and 39 fatalities in first 37 days of 2025
Karachi, February 7: Karachi has witnessed a significant rise in traffic accidents, with 99 major incidents reported in the first 37 days of 2025, resulting in 39 fatalities, ARY News reported, citing the traffic police.
UNICEF releases national roadmap for child road safety
New Delhi, February 4: A national roadmap for child and adolescent road safety in India, released on Tuesday by UNICEF in collaboration with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).
Gujarat: Five dead as bus falls into gorge near Saputara, 48 passengers on board
Dang, February 2: Five people have died after the bus they were travelling in plunged into a 130-foot deep gorge near Saputara in Dang district of Gujarat on Sunday morning, state police said. The bus was carrying 48 passengers, and all the injured have been rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
Five pilgrims killed, 17 injured as bus falls into gorge in Gujarat
Dang (Gujarat), Feb 2: Five persons were killed and 17 others were injured after a private luxury bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge near Saputara hill station in Gujarat's Dang district in the wee hours on Sunday, police said.
Rs 2 crore collected in fines for unauthorised parking across Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Jan 31: As part of the National Road Safety Month 2025, authorities in Gujarat have taken strict action against unauthorised parking, collecting over Rs 2 crore in fines from more than 44,000 violators.
Gadkari lauds 'Project Abhay', stresses on road safety, improving truck drivers' lives
New Delhi, January 29: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari presided over an event at IIT Delhi, during which the findings of Project Abhay were released, and lauded the initiative for improving the lives of truck drivers.
Australia's road death toll reaches 12-year high
Canberra, Jan 28: Australia's road death toll has hit a 12-year-high, government data has revealed on Tuesday.
Three minors killed as bike hits flyover divider in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 28: Three minors were killed when a motorbike they were riding rammed into a road divider on Dr Manmohan Singh flyover here on Tuesday.
Tripura Governor addresses key issues of consumer protection, road safety, and drug abuse
Agartala, January 27: Tripura governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu attended a significant programme focused on consumer protection, road safety, and the menace of drug abuse at Rabindra Bhawan in Agartala. The event was attended by Sushanta Chaudhary, Minister of Transport and Tourism, Ratan Lal Nath, Minister of Power and Agriculture, Dipak Majumder, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), along with dignitaries and officials from the Transport Department.
Navya Naveli Nanda meets Nitin Gadkari for this cause
Mumbai, Jan 25: Internet personality Navya Naveli Nanda, who hosts the podcast 'What The Hell Navya', recently met the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari.
Pankaj Tripathi honoured to reunite with Nitin Gadkari, Big B to promote road safety again
Mumbai, Jan 25: Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi says he is honoured to once again join hands with megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari for the third edition of the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyaan, a nationwide public service awareness initiative.
Centre notifies rules for verified radar equipment to boost traffic enforcement
New Delhi, Jan 23: In an effort to help traffic personnel measure speed limits effectively, the government on Thursday notified rules for radar equipment for the measurement of speed of vehicles, under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
Karnataka accident: Death toll goes up to 11, as one injured succumbs
Uttara Kannada, January 22: The death toll in an accident that occurred at Arebile area in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada on Wednesday morning rose to 11 as one of the injured succumbs to injuries while undergoing treatment.
Nigeria holds mass funeral as tanker explosion death toll rises to 86
Abuja, Jan 19: A mass funeral has been held for the victims of Saturday's gasoline tanker explosion in Nigeria's north-central state of Niger, local authorities said on Sunday, while confirming that the death toll has risen from 80 to 86.
Actor Gul Panag, boxer Saweety Boora urge for road safety, lead nationwide 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'
New Delhi, January 19: Well-known actor Gul Panag and Arjuna awardee boxer Saweety Boora rallied behind the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' campaign saying "it is the only way to build a sporting and fitness culture" in the country as they led more than 500 cyclists at the Leisure Valley park in Gurugram on Sunday.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs to provide benefits of accident insurance to passenger
Dehradun, January 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed to provide the benefit of accident insurance to passengers traveling in private buses in the state.
Indian Navy's 'Dare Square' rally makes pit stop in Bhubaneswar on way to Ayodhya
Bhubaneswar, January 15: The 'Dare Square' motorcycle rally, a collaborative road expedition between Indian Navy's INS Ranvijay and Bajaj Auto's flagship Pulsar range of two-wheelers, made a pit stop in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, the day of Makar Sankranti, the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy informed.
Andhra Pradesh: Two RTC buses collide in Chandragiri, 30 injured
Tirupati, January 14: A road accident occurred near Kalyani Dam in Chandragiri Mandal in Andhra Pradesh on Monday night, leaving 30 people severely injured. The collision involved two RTC buses, one travelling from Tirupati to Pileru and the other coming from Madanapalle to Tirupati, said the police.
Uttarakhand: Five killed as bus falls into 100 meter gorge in Pauri Garhwal
Pauri (Uttarakhand), Jan 12: Five people were killed and more than 15 others were injured after a bus fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district on Sunday.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel allocates Rs 188 cr for road safety measures
Gandhinagar, January 12: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a public-oriented decision to improve road safety across the state and has sanctioned Rs188 crore to the Roads and Buildings Department to implement various road safety initiatives across the state's roads, said a statement from Gujarat CMO.
Road safety awareness campaign launched in Shimla with a bike rally
Shimla, January 10: The Deputy Commissioner of Shimla district administration, Anupam Kashyap and Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi jointly flagged off a bike rally on Friday, emphasising road safety and awareness. The event aimed to promote safer driving practices and encourage public participation in creating a disciplined road culture.
Nitin Gadkari announces cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims
New Delhi, January 8: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the "Cashless Treatment" scheme, under which the government will cover expenses of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days of treatment for road accident victims.
Himachal witnessed a significant reduction in road accidents and fatalities in 2024
Shimla, January 8: The concerted efforts of the Himachal Pradesh government towards road safety and traffic management have seen a remarkable reduction in road accidents and fatalities in the state during the year 2024.
Kerala: Two Sabarimala devotees die in car accident in Kollam, three seriously injured
Kollam, January 5: Two people have died in a road accident after a car carrying Sabarimala devotees collided near Kerala's Chadayamangalam in Kollam district with a bus full of tourists, officials said.