Institutional ‘comprehensive recklessness’ fuelling UP’s road safety crisis: Expert

Addressing the inaugural session, Rohit Baluja, president of the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE), said road crashes in India are not merely the result of driver error but stem from what he termed “comprehensive recklessness” across institutions, where multiple departments simultaneously fail in their responsibilities. He said accident investigations routinely blame drivers while ignoring damaged roads, missing signage, poor road markings and lax vehicle fitness checks.

Learner drivers 'failing tests' due to severely faded road markings

thejournal.ie - 16/Jan 00:10

The difficulty of tests has been compounded by unclear or “invisible” lines and symbols, the head of a major driving school has said.

Learner drivers 'failing tests' due to severely faded road markings

thejournal.ie - 16/Jan 00:10

The difficulty of tests has been compounded by unclear or “invisible” lines and symbols, the head of a major driving school has said.

Negligence in road upkeep, lack of safety infra violation of human rights:HHRC

hindustantimes.com - 16/Jan 23:26

The observation came during the commission’s hearing of a complaint pertaining to absence of proper road signs and markings at Chandawas Chowk on...

Negligence in road upkeep, lack of safety infra violation of human rights:HHRC

hindustantimes.com - 16/Jan 23:26

The observation came during the commission’s hearing of a complaint pertaining to absence of proper road signs and markings at Chandawas Chowk on...

Safety audit of 32 accident-prone junctions completed in Gurugram

hindustantimes.com - 22/Jan 01:51

The audit identified illegal divider cuts, poor markings and bottlenecks, with field surveys to guide physical road improvements.

Safety audit of 32 accident-prone junctions completed in Gurugram

hindustantimes.com - 22/Jan 01:51

The audit identified illegal divider cuts, poor markings and bottlenecks, with field surveys to guide physical road improvements.

Money matters: Inside the high-stakes BMC elections

hindustantimes.com - 15/Jan 00:18

The candidate immediately contacted a vendor and arranged the supply. Such requests, he said, have become routine. Ignoring them carries the risk of...

Money matters: Inside the high-stakes BMC elections

hindustantimes.com - 15/Jan 00:18

The candidate immediately contacted a vendor and arranged the supply. Such requests, he said, have become routine. Ignoring them carries the risk of...