Newly appointed State Director General of Police, BS Sidhu said that he will take several measures to improve traffic situation in Dehradun and other parts of the State. Seventy five per cent of the total amount collected in penalties for traffic violations will be used on traffic related works.
Sidhu said that it is being observed that traffic congestion is being experienced on some roads due to improperly placed electricity poles along the roadside and other factors.
Steps will be taken to remove these electricity poles and alternatives like underground wires will be planned in consultation department concerned for ensuring smooth flow of traffic there, he added.
Uttarakhand being a tourist destination, large numbers of visitors come here daily. Apart from this, hundreds of new vehicles come on roads every week. Considering this, police heads have been directed to deploy adequate police force at important roads especially during rush hours for resolving traffic congestion there.
Apart from this, they have been directed to draft a plan to find out permanent solutions for resolving traffic jams there. Police officers were also issued instructions to identify accident prone areas and take necessary steps there, he added. Sidhu further said that police collect significant