Waris Fayaz
Srinagar, Dec 16 : Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinder Pal Singh on Monday warned that those who continue to violate traffic rules will not be spared, as the authorities intensify efforts to curb road accidents and fatalities.
The SSP, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), acknowledged that compliance with traffic regulations has improved to some extent but emphasized that much more needs to be done. “We need to work with greater intensity to curtail accidents and fatalities. The graph must come down at any cost, and this is only possible with public cooperation,” he said.
He noted that while public support has been encouraging during traffic drives, it is crucial for drivers—both two-wheeler and four-wheeler operators—to cooperate and understand that the enforcement measures are for their safety. “Reducing the fatality graph requires drivers to bear with us and follow the rules sincerely,” he added.
The SSP, during a traffic enforcement drive, revealed that approximately 3.5 lakh challans have been issued this year for various traffic violations. He congratulated the public for showing improvement in adhering to Motor Vehicle (MV) rules but stressed that there is still significant room for progress.
“We need to instill discipline and a sense of responsibility. Lane driving is still not followed properly, and wrong-side driving is a major contributor to road fatalities,” the SSP Singh said.
With winter conditions setting in, he urged drivers to exercise caution, maintain speed limits, and avoid overloading. “Skidding due to snowfall increases the chances of accidents. Over-speeding and negligence in adverse weather conditions must be avoided,” he added—(KNO)
