Be cautious before disregarding traffic signals or exceeding speed limits, especially if you are a professional in the tech industry, as the Bengaluru Traffic Police has instituted a mechanism to directly inform your employer of any traffic violations committed. The East Division of the Bengaluru Traffic Police has initiated a unique pilot program along the city’s Information Technology corridor, encompassing the Outer Ring Road and Whitefield, to promote awareness about road safety and traffic regulations.
Tech-Focused Traffic Violation Reporting: Expanding Initiatives for Enhanced Road Safety in Bengaluru
Presently, this initiative is confined to the East Division, but the police authorities have expressed intentions to extend it to other prominent areas in Bengaluru if there is a substantial reduction in violations along the current route. The endeavor was launched due to a noticeable increase in traffic offenses, particularly among tech professionals striving to expedite their commute by disregarding signals and speed limits.
Kuldeep Kumar Jain, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Division – Traffic), explained that in the pilot phase, if any IT company employee is apprehended for traffic violations, details of the specific infringement will be communicated to their respective employers via email or WhatsApp. The primary objective is to enhance awareness and conscientiousness regarding traffic rules and road safety among tech professionals.
Fostering Accountability: Reporting Traffic Violations to Tech Employers in Bengaluru
The initiative seeks to ensure compliance with traffic laws and is accompanied by a process wherein the traffic police, upon apprehending a violator, cross-checks their identification card to determine their employer. Subsequently, a list of violations by riders is forwarded to the respective tech companies, fostering accountability.
In addition to these measures, the traffic police have recommended that tech firms conduct awareness campaigns on road safety and traffic rules within their organizations. Alternatively, they could invite the police for informational sessions to educate employees on adherence to traffic regulations.
