Varsha, Researcher - CAG

CAG, in collaboration with the District Administration of Tirunelveli, organised a training workshop for the District Road Safety Committee members on 15.10.2022. The workshop discussed global best practices, traffic safety evaluation, and Intelligent Transport Systems. The event was followed by a media workshop wherein journalists were sensitized to cover road crashes more effectively. 

CAG in collaboration with  Consumer Rights Movement, Salem conducted a regional media workshop in Salem on 25.09.2022. The workshop had over 30 media personnel participating, who discussed the need to implement MVAA 2019, strengthen road safety enforcement, and the role of media in road crash investigations.

The workshop aimed at sharing knowledge of global best practices on road safety emphasising the need for robust road safety legislation, increased penalties to act as deterrents and leveraging the use of technology for improved enforcement.

More than 50% of vehicle drivers in Thiruvarur district were found not adhering to the helmet and seatbelt laws, says a compliance audit conducted by CAG recently. With Tamil Nadu topping the charts for the highest number of annual road crashes consecutively for the fifth year in 2020, it is important to lookback, learn and redefine our road safety management practices. This study also recommends next steps for proactive enforcement and road safety management in districts of Tamil Nadu.

“Two wheelers and cars speed upto 75 kmph in major arterial stretches of Chennai city” says a study by CAG that highlights the concerns of speed management in the city through evidence based cases. The report also outlines priority areas to reduce speeding threats. Read to know more!