District Road Safety Council Launches Multi-Stakeholder Crackdown on Accident Black Spots

Member of Parliament Manish Tewari chaired the first meeting of the District Road Safety Council on Tuesday, focusing on stronger enforcement, improved infrastructure and coordinated efforts to reduce road accident fatalities across the district. The meeting brought together senior administrative officials, police representatives and other stakeholders to review existing road safety challenges and discuss immediate corrective measures.

Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav welcomed Tewari and council members at the meeting. He stressed the importance of a multi-stakeholder strategy involving the district administration, traffic police, engineering departments, health services and civil society groups. Officials said coordinated planning and quick implementation are necessary to tackle rising traffic risks, improve compliance with road rules and create safer public roads for commuters.

During the meeting, Tewari highlighted the importance of the critical “Golden Hour” after road accidents, noting that timely medical assistance during this period can significantly lower fatalities and improve survival rates. He directed concerned departments to strengthen emergency response systems, ensure faster ambulance movement and improve trauma care coordination so that victims receive treatment without delay. The MP also called for greater public awareness regarding responsible driving and immediate reporting of accidents.

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A detailed presentation was delivered by the traffic police on the district’s current road safety situation, recent accident trends, enforcement actions and key gaps requiring urgent intervention. Particular attention was given to identifying accident-prone “black spots", where repeated crashes have been reported. Authorities said remedial steps such as better signage, road engineering improvements, stricter monitoring and targeted awareness campaigns would be prioritised. Tewari further directed that road safety messages be widely disseminated through print, electronic and social media platforms, along with community outreach programmes.

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