{"id":83697,"date":"2025-11-13T03:28:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T03:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=83697"},"modified":"2025-11-13T03:28:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T03:28:20","slug":"rajasthans-road-safety-drive-over-3-37-lakh-citizens-made-aware-5540-drunk-drivers-penalised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=83697","title":{"rendered":"Rajasthan\u2019s Road Safety Drive: Over 3.37 Lakh Citizens Made Aware; 5,540 Drunk Drivers Penalised"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Jaipur, Nov 2025 :<\/strong> Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the Rajasthan government is committed to building a safe and disciplined traffic system. The 15-day <em>Road Safety Campaign<\/em>, being held from November 4 to 18 across the state, is playing a key role in strengthening road safety. Extensive measures are being implemented to improve road infrastructure and raise awareness among drivers. The joint efforts of various departments are giving new momentum to the state\u2019s mission for safer travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2013 Police intensify action: 36,778 penalised for overspeeding<\/strong><br>Strict enforcement against traffic violations continues under the ongoing campaign. Between November 4 and 11, the Police Department took action against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5,540<\/strong> for driving under the influence of alcohol,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>36,778<\/strong> for overspeeding,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>26,160<\/strong> for wrong-side driving,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2,355<\/strong> for dangerous driving,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7,507<\/strong> for driving without reflectors, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14,154<\/strong> for driving without number plates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, <strong>3,37,560 citizens<\/strong> were educated about traffic rules and safe driving practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On various national highways, police units have been promoting the implementation of a lane-driving system modeled on NH-48. Teams were deployed to ensure compliance, and violators were fined to encourage disciplined lane driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2013 Transport Department fines over 14,200 vehicles; cancels 350 driving licences<\/strong><br>The Transport and Road Safety Department has also taken major action under the campaign, issuing <strong>14,278 challans (penalty tickets)<\/strong> across the state (as of November 11).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Of these, <strong>912<\/strong> were for overloading goods vehicles,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>322<\/strong> for carrying passengers in goods vehicles, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9,469<\/strong> for other violations by goods carriers.<br>Among passenger vehicles, <strong>170<\/strong> were penalised for carrying excess passengers, <strong>34<\/strong> for carrying luggage on rooftops, and <strong>1,806<\/strong> for other violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The department has <strong>cancelled 350 driving licences<\/strong> and <strong>revoked the registration of 79 vehicles<\/strong>. Additionally, <strong>718 vehicles were seized<\/strong>, and <strong>permits of 37 vehicles<\/strong> were cancelled. Several other cases were also booked during the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2013 Health Department conducts eye check-ups for 1,500 commercial drivers<\/strong><br>The Medical and Health Department conducted eye examinations for <strong>1,501 commercial drivers (truck and bus)<\/strong> on November 12 along national and state highways. Of these, <strong>264 drivers<\/strong> were provided with corrective eyeglasses. So far, <strong>9,507 drivers<\/strong> have undergone eye tests under the campaign, and <strong>1,527 glasses<\/strong> have been distributed to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2013 Coordinated efforts by multiple departments<\/strong><br>The state government\u2019s road safety campaign is being carried out through coordinated action by several departments and district administrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public Works Department (PWD):<\/strong> Removed roadside shrubs, repaired speed breakers, installed cautionary and direction signboards, and closed unauthorised road cuts in various districts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urban Development and Local Bodies Department:<\/strong> Freed footpaths from encroachments, repaired streetlights, and ensured the safe relocation of stray animals from roads to designated shelters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these measures are helping build a culture of road discipline and safety across Rajasthan. The campaign highlights the government\u2019s focus on not just enforcing traffic laws but also creating awareness and improving infrastructure \u2014 paving the way toward safer roads and responsible driving across the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaipur, Nov 2025 : Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the Rajasthan government is committed to building a safe and disciplined traffic system. The 15-day Road Safety Campaign, being held from November 4 to 18 across the state, is playing a key role in strengthening road safety. 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