As the anticipation for New Year festivities builds, Cyberabad Traffic Police has rolled out a robust traffic advisory, emphasizing stringent measures to bolster public safety and streamline vehicular movement. The advisory encapsulates directives on road closures, enhanced surveillance, and rigorous actions against traffic violations.
Road Closures:
To facilitate smooth flow and ensure safety, certain pivotal roads and flyovers, notably the Nehru Outer Ring Road and PVNR Express Way, will be temporarily closed during designated hours. Commuters are advised to strategize their travel routes in advance and extend cooperation to the Traffic Police personnel on duty.
Guidelines for Cab Operators:
Cab, taxi, and auto-rickshaw service providers are mandated to strictly comply with standardized operational guidelines and ensure possession of all essential documentation. Instances of refusal of service or misconduct towards passengers will be met with penalties. Citizens are empowered to report such transgressions promptly via WhatsApp.
Responsibilities of Establishments:
Eateries, bars, and entertainment venues bear the onus of preventing intoxicated patrons from operating vehicles post-consumption. Non-compliance or negligence in upholding these measures will be met with stringent actions.
Public Awareness and Surveillance:
The city’s thoroughfares will be monitored extensively through state-of-the-art surveillance systems, equipped to identify infractions like speeding, disregarding signals, and reckless driving. An intensified crackdown on drunk driving will be operational from 8 PM onwards, with violators facing severe consequences. Vehicles in breach of regulatory standards, encompassing those lacking proper documentation or displaying incorrect number plates, will be impounded.
Penalties for Drunk Driving:
Drivers found under the influence of alcohol will encounter severe repercussions, encompassing substantial fines, incarceration, and potential suspension or annulment of driving privileges. Those implicated in accidents culminating in fatalities will be subjected to stringent legal ramifications.
