Collector Bhim Singh on Wednesday said that stringent action will be taken against those who drive vehicles in a drunken state. Those who ignore traffic rules deserve no leniency, he added.
Holding a meeting of truck, bus, taxi and auto operators and presidents of various associations here on Wednesday, the Collector made it clear that they should keep in mind that the speed of vehicles in the city areas should not be more than 20 kmph.In the meeting held for ensuring a smooth traffic arrangement in Dhamtari, the Sollector said that now the big passenger buses coming from Raipur to Jagdalpur would go via Sihawa Chowk and Vindhyavasini Chowk. It would be necessary for all vehicle drivers to maintain speed of the vehicle as per rule and keep all necessary records in the vehicle.
The Collector instructed them to paste reflector tape on the front and back of the vehicle and vehicle number, owner’s address and mobile number be written on it. Action would be taken against those who stop buses at places other than the prescribed stops. Strict action would be taken against overloaded taxi, buses and trucks.It was instructed in the meeting to install CCTV camera, speed governor, permit, reflector, first aid box, safety net etc on all school buses by July 5 positively.
For the smooth traffic arrangement of the city, the Collector instructed to continue drive to catch stray cattle. The amount of fine to be recovered from the owners of stray cattle has also been increased from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.