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US traffic deaths hit record high with 20,175 cases in first half of 2022

Traffic deaths in the US increased 0.5 per cent to 20,175 in the first half of 2022, the highest number killed in the period since 2006, a US official estimate has said

Over-speeding to rear seat belts: New rules, fines for traffic violations

According to the NCRB report, in 2021, 155,000 people died in accidents on Indian roads. The number was up from 133,000 in 2020. Total accidents reported also rose to 403,000 in 2021, up from 354,000

E-challan in Delhi: How to check status and pay traffic fines online

The penalty can be paid either offline or online, depending on the facility provided by the city/state in which the traffic offence was committed

Term cover is not enough, buy personal accident cover too: Experts

This policy is especially handy when an accident results in disability, impairing a person's earning capacity

Wearing rear seat belt set to become mandatory, says Nitin Gadkari

Looks to nearly treble NH toll revenue to Rs 1.4 trn in 2 yrs

AI-equipped cameras installed to strengthen traffic norms in Gurugram

Surveillance cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) have been installed by Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) to strengthen traffic norms in the city, an official said

With single data source, India tends to underreport road crash deaths

India banks solely on the police force for this data, ignoring other critical sources

State agencies now required to send traffic violation notice within 15 days

States enforcement agencies will have to send traffic violation notice to the offender within fifteen days of the offence committed

NHAI to begin next round of road monetisation after completing surveys

The authority has generated over Rs 17,000 cr through the TOT model so far. For the most recent 5th bundle of TOT actions, NHAI got bids of over Rs 600 cr more than the reserve price

Poor roads, faulty helmet: 6 two-wheeler riders die every hour in accidents

India needs stricter licensing laws and must ensure use of proper helmets through effective communication and fines

Weekly economic indicators: Flat traffic growth signals moderating recovery

Pollution levels too remain low in Mumbai and Delhi over limited activity

Mumbai Police's 'no honk' campaign navigates streets with a nudge, humour

For brands struggling to bring about real change in customer behaviour, the lesson from Mumbai Police's campaign against honking is: Don't get preachy, get funny, say experts

New traffic rules: How heavy fines may rein in reckless driving in India

The hefty fines seemed to have given a great boost to Delhi Traffic Police, for one, as it issued 3,900 challans on the very first day

Govt defends hefty traffic fines, cites 500,000 accidents every year

Various reports have said a two-wheeler rider was fined Rs 23,000 in Gurugram for various norms violations, while a truck driver was given challan for Rs 59,000

Motor vehicle law amendment: Know all fines on various traffic violations

Here's a list of penalties traffic rules violators may have to pay under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill - 2019

Better safety norms the only way to curb road fatalities

A lack of tighter controls on training norms, uncontrolled driver licensing and lax road safety practices among Indian drivers result in around 150,000 fatalities every year