Lucknow: A crucial meeting of the Divisional Road Safety Committee was held under the chairmanship of Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Commissioner’s Auditorium in Lucknow, focusing on curbing rising road accidents and strengthening traffic management across the division.
Senior officials from police, transport, public works, National Highways Authority of India, health, and municipal departments participated in the meeting. The Commissioner reviewed compliance with decisions from previous meetings and expressed concern over pending cases, directing officials to ensure time-bound disposal while warning of accountability for delays.
Reviewing the Uttar Pradesh Road Accident Investigation Scheme 2023, Pant instructed that all pending accident investigations be completed by March 31, 2026, with full adherence to quality and transparency standards to enable timely administrative and judicial action.
A comparative analysis of road accident data for 2025 and 2026 was also presented. The Commissioner emphasized identifying accident-prone “black spots” and ensuring their prompt rectification through scientific analysis of causes to prevent recurrence.
He further directed that all expressways and major roads undergo regular safety audits to identify and address potential risks. Strict enforcement drives against overloaded vehicles were also ordered to reduce road damage and accident risks.
Highlighting the importance of emergency care, Pant stressed that all eligible victims must receive benefits under cashless treatment schemes without delay, ensuring timely and quality medical assistance.
To enhance road safety awareness and compliance, departments were instructed to conduct special campaigns. A dedicated drive from April 1 to April 15, 2026, will focus on fitness checks of all school vehicles, ensuring adherence to safety norms. Vehicles failing to meet standards will face immediate action.
The Commissioner also called for activation of school transport safety committees and regular monitoring to ensure student safety through coordinated efforts between schools, parents, and authorities.
Taking serious note of illegal parking and encroachments on highways and key roads, he ordered intensive enforcement drives to clear obstructions and improve traffic flow.
During the review of hit-and-run cases, Pant noted a high number of pending cases in Hardoi, particularly 76 unresolved cases. Expressing dissatisfaction, he directed the Regional Transport Officer to expedite their disposal and ensure timely relief to victims.
Concluding the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner stressed the need for strong inter-departmental coordination and regular district-level road safety meetings to ensure effective implementation of safety measures and achieve tangible results in reducing road accidents.
