INDIAN ROADS WITNESSING MAXIMUM ROAD ACCIDENTS VIA TRAFFIC VIOLATION BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
UNLIMITED VEHICLE PRODUCTION WITH MAXIMUM MODELS NOT SUITABLE IN INDIAN ROADS SPECIALLY TWO - WHEELERS ?
The average fatality of the State per day is 49 upto the month of June 2023. 5.85 % of fatalities in the State have occured in Coimbatore District, 4.78% in Madurai District and 4.61% in Chengalpattu District.
In 2023, road accidents claimed over 1.7 lakh lives, marking the highest annual toll ever recorded. With an average of 474 deaths daily, the severity of the issue has increased, accompanied by a rise in injuries to nearly 4.63 lakh people, indicating a growing road safety crisis in India.
The districts with highest number of persons grievously injured during 2023 (F), took place in Chennai City (2470), followed by Tiruppur (1760), Coimbatore (1657), Chengalpattu (1406), Salem (1356), Erode (1159), Dindigul (961), Cuddalore (925), Thiruvallur (916), and Namakkal (881).
In 2022, the Indian state with the highest number of road accidents was Tamil Nadu, with over 64 thousand cases reported, followed by Madhya Pradesh, with over 54 thousand reported road accidents. However, Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of fatal accidents during the same period.
Same on Crime too Tiruppur has emerged as the most crime-prone region, with a spurt in murder, dacoity, burglary, POCSO and rape cases, followed by Coimbatore city, Cuddalore and Dharmapuri.
The increase in the number of vehicles without appreciable change in the road infrastructure is also believed to the reason for most collisions. According to Tamil Nadu police, the other major reason for the collisions is the increase in the number of vehicles compared to the road length.
Tamilnadu is the safest place in India to travel and to live. You will secured always, everyone will respect and treat you properly. Even if you are lost, everyone will come forward to help you. Ofcourse, there are mischievous elements too which we find in all other tourist destinations.
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In 2022, there were around 74 thousand female accidental deaths in India, while the number was more than 355 thousand for males.
Too Less, Rules to be get changed to tackle Rash Driving ! As per Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code, any individual found guilty of rash or negligent driving, endangering human life, can be punished by law. As per the law, such an individual can be imprisoned for a period of up to 6 months, fined ₹1,000, or both.
Rash and negligent driving and are dealt in sections 183, 184, 189 & 190 of Motor Vehicle Act and section 279 of Indian Penal Code which is punishable for 6 months and fine. If there is no major accident then these are bailable offences. You need to hire an advocate who can help you.
Traffic Rules for Four-wheeler Drivers in Tamil Nadu,Here are some of the traffic rules that you need to follow in Tamil Nadu:
Fasten your seatbelts when driving a car or four-wheeler. It is an important safety rule that can save your life in case of an accident. Not adhering to this rule may attract Tamil Nadu e-challan.Do not overspeed when driving, as it could lead to loss of control, resulting in an accident. Overspeeding can lead to severe accidents. Flouting this rule can result in hefty traffic fines in Tamil Nadu.Never drive a vehicle when under the influence. It can be fatal to you and other road users. Do not get behind the wheel if you are in an inebriated state. Not following this rule can attract harsh penalties.
Drive a vehicle only if you are qualified to do so and hold all the necessary driver-related documents. You may be asked to produce those documents during an inspection. Failing to produce those documents can lead to hefty traffic fines.Follow lane discipline when driving a car or any other vehicle. Do not drive in a zig-zag pattern, do not change lanes without indication, and always drive in the correct lane. Disregarding this rule can result in Tamil Nadu traffic challans.
Like that raffic rules for two-wheeler riders in Tamil Nadu
Wear a proper head protective gear (helmet) when riding a two-wheeler. It can save you from severe head injuries in case of a crash. Ignoring this rule can result in hefty traffic fines.
IMPORTANT NOTE - MAXIMUM traffic violation happening by EDUCATIONAL ZONE by STUDENTS ridding tripple and even 4 in one BIKE witnessing MAXIMUM ACCIDENTS ON ROAD
Legal Consequences Triple riding on bikes is illegal in India and carries strict penalties. The triple ride fine varies by state, but generally, offenders can expect to pay around 1,000. WHICH IS TOO LESS
Do not ride your bike/scooter/moped with more than one passenger (pillion). Overloading of two-wheelers can lead to loss of control and cause accidents. Flouting this rule can result in Tamil Nadu Traffic Police fines.Never overspeed, ride aggressively and get involved in road racing while riding a two-wheeler. Doing so can endanger other road users’ safety and cause accidents. You can face severe penalties for disregarding this rule.
Do not ride your two-wheeler without valid insurance (at least third-party). Riding an uninsured vehicle is illegal and can result in harsh penalties in Tamil Nadu.
Carry the vehicle and driver-related documents whenever you ride your two-wheeler. The authorities may ask for those documents during a general inspection and you should be able to produce them. Failure to do so can result in traffic fines.
TAMIL NADU despite its rich culture and heritage and warm hospitality, Tamil Nadu is considered unsafe for residency, and road accidents are common concerns. In 2022, Tamil Nadu recorded over 64,000 road accidents.
The government of Tamil Nadu now has a well-defined structure for a wide range of fine categories to ensure no traffic rules are broken. The list of traffic fines in
Traffic Rule Fine Amount (In ) Vehicle Type
Riding or driving without a valid driver’s licence 5,000-All vehicles
Riding or driving even after cancellation of driver’s licence 5,000 -All vehicles
Riding or driving without a valid Registration Certificate of the vehicle 5,000 All vehicles
Not having valid motor insurance 2,000 All vehicles
Disobeying traffic rules or traffic officers 2,000 -All vehicles
Juveniles breaking traffic rules or committing accidents 25,000 and the possibility of imprisonment for up to 3 years - All vehicles
Driving or riding under the influence of alcohol or any other harmful substance 10,000 or/and possibility of imprisonment for up to 6 months ₹ 15,000 or/and possibility of imprisonment for up to 2 years for consecutive offences- All vehicles
Driving any vehicle without a valid vehicle permit 10,000 All vehicles
Rash riding or driving 5,000 -All vehicles
General road traffic offence Rs 500 -All vehicles
General traffic rule breaks 500-All vehicles
Entering into a NO ENTRY zone 2,000 to 5,00 All vehicles
Reckless driving or riding 500 All vehicles
Overspeeding 300-All vehicles
Excessive Overspeeding 350-All vehicles
Breaking air pollution norms 400-All vehicles
Breaking noise pollution norms 100 -All vehicles
Breaking rules with a Learner’s Licence 150All -vehicles
Jumping signals 1,000 -All vehicles
Talking on mobile phones while riding/driving 1,000 for first offence ₹ 10,000 for repeated offence -All vehicles
Illegal racing on the road 15,000 for first offence 25,000 for repeated offence -All vehicles
Driving or riding vehicles in pedestrian-only zones 300 to 600 All vehicles
Not paying road tax but taking a vehicle on the road 300 for first offence 600 for repeat offence- All vehicles
Use of harmful fuel 200-All vehicles
Driving or riding when not physically/ mentally fit or stable 150 -All vehicles
No parking fine in Tamil Nadu ₹ 500 for first offence 1,000 for repeat offence - All vehicles
Not making way for Government vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks, Police, etc.10,000- All vehicles
Poor licence conditions 25,00,000 to 1 lakh-All vehicles
Two-Wheelers
Riding without a helmet 1,000 and ban on DL for up to 3 months Two-wheelers
Triple or more riding on bikes/scooty 2,000 and ban on DL for 3 months Two-wheelers.
Four-Wheelers
Not wearing seatbelt 1,000 or/and community service
Four-wheelers Driving an overloaded vehicle 5,000-All
four wheelers like buses, trucks, passenger vehicles, etc.
(adding more than 5 or 7 passengers as per vehicle capacity, overloading goods beyond the vehicle capacity, etc.)
Talking on mobile phones while driving can attract a fine of ₹1,000 for first-time offenders and ₹10,000 for repeat offences. The fines further increase as those obstructing ambulances, fire engines, and other government emergency vehicles can attract a fine of ₹10,000.
MAXIMUM HAPPENING IN INDIA
Drink-and-drive fine in India 10,000 to Rs. 15,000, depending on the severity of the offence. For the first offence, the offender could face a fine of up to Rs. 10,000 and an imprisonment of up to six months.
IMPORTANT ( s ) - ROAD ACCIDENT ANALYSIS IN TAMILNADU STATE
https://tnsta.gov.in/pdfpage/pdfpage_tn_6cZSIgn_2023_08_04.pdf
OBEY TRAFFIC RULES - DRIVE SAFELY - LICENCE ARE GIVEN TO DRIVE SAFELTY ON ROAD NOT TO KILL OTHERS BY VIOLATING TRAFFIC RULES