He added there were 2,347 road accidents due to fog and mist, resulting in 1,722 deaths and 486 serious injuries in 2023. With an aim to minimize road accidents due to fog this winter, transport department will launch a reflective tape inspection campaign across Bihar from November 30. The comprehensive campaign aims to ensure vehicles are equipped with reflective tapes and adhere to traffic regulations, failing which they will be fined, according to an instruction to all district transport officers issued by transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal on Thursday.
Agarwal said the main goal of the campaign is to enhance the visibility of drivers and ensure a safe travel on road. "During winter season, fog and mist reduces visibility, raising the risk of accidents. Reflective tapes on vehicles will help prevent accidents. Under Rule 104 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, reflective tape is mandatory. Vehicles without reflective tape will be fined, and drivers will be made aware of the need to paste it," he said.
He added there were 2,347 road accidents due to fog and mist, resulting in 1,722 deaths and 486 serious injuries in 2023.
"Vehicle owners and drivers are urged to paste reflective tape on their vehicles and be exercise extra cautious while travelling in fog. Adhering to traffic rules is essential for everyone's safety. Taking precautions is necessary to avoid road accidents," said the transport secretary.
As winter set in, a thick blanket of fog has enveloped northern India and Bihar, leading to a surge in road accidents, and such cases have started rising in the state, including the capital.
Patna: With an aim to minimize road accidents due to fog this winter, transport department will launch a reflective tape inspection campaign across Bihar from November 30. The comprehensive campaign aims to ensure vehicles are equipped with reflective tapes and adhere to traffic regulations.
Transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal issued an instruction to all district transport officers (DTO) in this regard on Thursday.
Agarwal said the main goal of the campaign is to enhance the visibility of drivers on road and ensure a safe travel. "During the winter season, fog and mist reduces visibility, raising the risk of accidents. Pasting reflective tapes on vehicles will help prevent accidents. Under Rule 104 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, reflective tape is mandatory. Vehicles without reflective tape will be fined, and drivers will be made aware of the need to paste it," he said.
He added there were 2,347 road accidents due to fog and mist, resulting in 1,722 deaths and 486 serious injuries in 2023.
"Vehicle owners and drivers are urged to paste reflective tape on their vehicles and be exercise extra cautious while travelling in fog. Adhering to traffic rules is essential for everyone's safety. Taking precautions is necessary to avoid road accidents," said the transport secretary.
As winter sets in, a thick blanket of fog has enveloped northern India and Bihar, leading to a surge in road accidents, and such cases have started rising in the state, including the capital.
