Archive · 18 Dec 2025
UP CM Orders Stricter Traffic Rules Amid Fog Accidents
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has ordered stricter traffic rules because of many accidents happening due to fog.
The speed limits on the Agra and Purvanchal Expressways have been reduced.
Cars and jeeps can now only go up to 80 kmph, and buses and trucks up to 60 kmph.
If people break these rules, they will have to pay fines.
The government is also putting more police and ambulances on the roads to help keep everyone safe.
They are warning that anyone who is not careful will be in big trouble.
This is to make sure that people don't get hurt in accidents because of the fog.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath ordered stricter traffic norms on expressways due to fog-related accidents.
Speed limits reduced: 80 kmph for light vehicles and 60 kmph for heavy vehicles for the next two months.
Fines for violations range from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000.
Enhanced patrolling, accident black spot focus, and round-the-clock emergency services to be implemented.
Authorities warned of strict action against negligence in public safety and traffic management.
- Who
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh government
- What
- Ordered stricter traffic norms and reduced speed limits on expressways due to fog-related accidents
- When
- Immediate effect for the next two months
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To prevent accidents and ensure public safety amid dense fog conditions
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Speed Limit for Light Vehicles
- 80 kmph (reduced from 120 kmph)
- Speed Limit for Heavy Vehicles
- 60 kmph (reduced from 100 kmph)
- Duration of New Rules
- Next two months
- Fines for Violations
- Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000
- Authorities Involved
- UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority, Police, Traffic Departments
- Key Measures
- Enhanced patrolling, accident black spot focus, round-the-clock emergency services
