In an effort to ensure road discipline among road users and also minimizing the fatal accidents caused by rash and negligent driving, Karnataka police will register FIRs against drivers exceeding 130 kmph from August 1.
How Does It Work?
In case of violations, they are liable to be penalized with imprisonment up to six months, or Rs 1,000 fine or both.
It appears that speeding causes 90% of the fatal accidents, said Alok Kumar, ADGP, Training, Traffic, and Road Safety.
It is a matter of concern that on an average, around 50 vehicles are recorded violating the 130 km speed limit on the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway, this includes State transport buses, which is a matter of concern, Alok Kumar noted.
In this regard, the district police have been instructed to check the speed of vehicles.
They will have to take strict action to ensure that they maintain the permissible speed limit.
This appears to be the latest in a series of actions the police are undertaking.
Why Would This Happen?
In recent incidents, the traffic and road safety department, with the help of district police, booked FIRs against drivers for using LED headlights and violating the one-way rule.
Once the speed limit has crossed 120 Kmph, it becomes rash or dangerous driving, Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) – 281 for rash and negligent driving.
According to the Karnataka police, an FIR will be filed on those commuters who travel with more than 130 kmph speed anywhere in the state.
The move comes after an increasing number of accidents in the state due to over speeding.
“From August 1, FIR will be registered against those driving vehicles above 130 kmph anywhere in Karnataka for rash and dangerous driving,” said Alok Kumar while speaking to reporters.
Prior to this, the Supreme Court monitoring committee on road safety highlighted the recent accident at NICE road that killed three people and alerted Karnataka police about the high rate of accidents in the state due to over speeding, as Kumar stated.
Further adding, “In the year 2022, 90 percent fatal accidents in Karnataka were attributed to over-speeding. Of late, the Supreme Court monitoring committee asked us to make effective enforcement with regard to this. In this direction, we decided to register FIR against those speeding above 130 kmph. Though it is extremely challenging, but we will try to implement it.”
Besides this the top cop also highlighted the multiple violations at Bengaluru – Mysuru Expressway.
“Over speeding causes 90% of fatal accidents. On Bangalore-Mysore Highway yesterday 155 persons sped at more than 130 Kmph. Recording Spot & Sectional Speed both, From 1st Aug FIR to be registered for Vehicles driving above 130 Kmph anywhere in Karnataka, for rash & dangerous driving, ”Kumar wrote, in an X post.
