Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Transport Dept Launches Strict Measures to Curb Road Accidents
Imagine the Telangana transport police are becoming super-detectives for roads!
They've created special teams to catch drivers who break the rules.
These teams will surprise drivers to check if their vehicles are safe, not too dusty, and not carrying too much stuff.
If drivers are caught breaking rules, like overloading trucks or buses, or if their vehicles are old and unsafe, they will get fined or their vehicles might even be taken away.
The police want to make sure everyone drives safely, especially during foggy weather.
They are also planning fun events for kids to learn about road safety, like drawing contests and special parks.
Transport department has formed 33 district-level teams and 3 state-level flying squads for surprise checks on traffic violators.
Enforcement will focus on vehicle fitness, pollution compliance, and issues like overloading, with potential seizure and fines.
Special attention will be given to contract carriage buses, requiring safety features like fire extinguishers and removal of obstructions at emergency exits.
Campaigns for Road Safety Month will include student competitions and the establishment of Children's Awareness Parks.
In the past week, over 2,576 vehicles were booked, including 352 lorries and 43 buses for overloading.
- Who
- Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Transport Department officials
- What
- Launched a new enforcement action plan to reduce road accidents by conducting surprise checks and taking strict action against traffic violators.
- When
- Wednesday, with ongoing enforcement and plans for Road Safety Month.
- Where
- Across Telangana state, with special focus on inter-state contract carriage buses.
- Why
- To curb road accidents and ensure compliance with vehicle fitness, pollution, and overloading regulations.
- Enforcement Teams
- 33 district-level and 3 State-level flying squads
- Focus Areas
- Vehicle fitness, pollution compliance, overloading, unauthorized modifications
- Target Vehicles
- Overloaded lorries, buses (especially for sand, fly ash, stone), heavy goods vehicles, contract carriage buses
- Enforcement Actions
- Challans, fines, vehicle seizure, confiscation, additional penalties
- Awareness Initiatives
- Essay competitions, creative programs for students, Children's Awareness Parks
- Recent Bookings
- Over 2,576 vehicles in a week, including 352 lorries and 43 buses for overloading
