Tragic Incident Puts Spotlight on Speed Breaker Safety in Pune
A recent tragic incident in Pune brought speed breaker safety into the limelight after a young woman lost her life due to a poorly positioned speed breaker. The incident has raised concerns about the need for proper adherence to safety standards set by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) for speed breakers.
Back in March 2005, the Bombay High Court (HC) had issued a ruling stipulating that speed breakers must be erected according to the IRC standards, and non-compliant speed breakers should be removed. However, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is grappling with compliance, with over 2,000 speed breakers existing in the city.
A major point of contention has been the PMC's construction of speed breakers on flyovers and intersections without accompanying warning boards. This lack of proper signage raises questions about the seriousness with which the PMC is addressing the issue of speed breaker safety.
The traffic planner of PMC stated, "We framed guidelines for speed breakers in 2022, and we have an application process for removing old speed breakers and constructing new ones. Applicants must seek no-objection certificates (NOC) from both the PMC and traffic police before any final decision is made."
The incident has once again drawn attention to the pressing need for the PMC to prioritise safety and diligently follow the IRC standards for speed breaker construction to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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