Lucknow — Amid serious challenges regarding road safety and compliance with traffic rules in Uttar Pradesh, the Transport Department has taken steps to fix accountability of government vehicles. According to officials, over 3,000 government vehicles across the state have been found violating traffic regulations.
Transport Commissioner B.N. Singh, in a recently held review meeting, directed concerned district magistrates to investigate these vehicles and ensure challan action. He said, “No government department’s vehicle is above the law. If rules are broken, action is certain.”
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The department has sought detailed information about the drivers of these government vehicles from every district. Along with this, the status of regular testing and pollution certificates of the state’s 6.24 lakh registered government vehicles is also under review.
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The Transport Department has decided to establish a new ARTO office in the Gomtinagar area of Lucknow. This office will be equipped with modern facilities for road safety and fitness testing. Officials said that vehicle inspections here will be more transparent and quicker.
Tightening the Noose on Negligent Dealers
The Commissioner also warned that strict action would be taken against dealers involved in irregularities related to High-Security Registration Plates distribution and emission-related documents. “This is the time to ensure transparency and make the entire system accountable,” Singh said.
The Bigger Question of Road Safety
Experts say that violations committed by government vehicles themselves raise serious questions about the state’s road safety policy. Transport Department data shows that in Lucknow alone, over 20,000 road accidents were recorded in the past year, with 50 percent caused by reckless driving.