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NHAI To Install QR Code Signboards With Highway, Emergency And Utility Details
NHAI to Install QR Code Signboards: The move will let travellers scan QR codes on highways to instantly access emergency contacts, nearby facilities, and project details for safer and smoother journeys.
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Why Indians Are Choosing Chauffeur-Driven Travel Over Driving Themselves
Tired of Google Maps tantrums and highway honking? Indians are ditching the wheel and booking chauffeurs for safer, smoother intercity rides.
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Video: NDTV Reporter, On Roof Of Vehicle, Narrates Uttarakhand Devastation
After walking for over 18 km, NDTV's Kishor Kumar Rawat took a ride on the roof of a vehicle from Uttarakhand's Harshil, which was struck by a cloudburst.
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"Speed Limits Aren't...": UP Police's New Year Resolution For Safer Roads
Uttar Pradesh Police take a creative approach to promote road safety with a few witty New Year resolutions, targeting traffic violations
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Old Railway Bridge Remains Shuts As Yamuna Water Level Crosses Danger Mark
The Yamuna in Delhi has exceeded the evacuation mark of 206 metres, prompting the relocation of people residing in flood-prone areas to safer locations and a closure of the Old Railway Bridge for road and rail traffic, officials said today.
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Intel Wants To Make Commercial Vehicles Safer
Intel has launched its Onboard Fleet Management Services solution for India which has the sole intent of making commercial vehicles safer on the roads and more efficient for its customers.
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Royal Enfield Partners With Helmets For India
The non-profit organisation has been working towards advocating helmet safety in India and the partnership with Royal Enfield aims to promote road safety as well as change the perspective towards it.
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Central Government Rolled Out Good Samaritan Scheme For Road Accidents, States Yet To Avail It: Report
The Centre amended the Motor Vehicle Act to add cash incentives and identity protection for Good Samaritans that help road accident victims. However, the states are yet to implement the same.
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Crash Helmet & Safety Harness; MoRTH Proposes Safety Guidelines For Two-Wheelers Riders With Kids As Pillion
The draft proposal includes mandating a crash helmet for kids between nine months and four years as well as a safety harness that will attach the child to the rider. The ministry also plans to limit vehicle speed to under 40 kmph for two-wheelers with kids.
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'No Helmet, No Petrol' For Two-Wheeler Owners In Nashik From August 15
The initiative is aimed to encourage more riders to wear a helmet on a two-wheeler in Nashik and will be implemented across all fuel stations in the city.
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Haryana Mulling Automatic Challan System For Overspeeding
Under the plan, a suggestion has also been received for auto-debit of the fine from the account of the violator.
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Plan To Acquire 40 Per Cent Of Helmet Market Share In 3 Years: Studds Helmets MD
Studds Accessories Ltd. is one of the biggest Indian helmet makers and the company is betting on the rise of personal mobility vehicles and new road safety laws to push demand in the next three years.
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Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill
The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill has been passed by the Rajya Sabha in the Parliament. The bill has been passed with three government amendments and will have to go back to the Lok Sabha. The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill received 108 Ayes and 13 Noes in the Rajya Sabha today and brings necessary changes and provisions towards road safety in the...
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New Volvo Cars To Set Maximum Speed Limit Of 180 Kmph From 2020
In a bid to achieve its goal of no fatalities by 2020 on its vehicles, Swedish automaker Volvo has taken a dramatic step of limiting the top speed on all new cars starting next year. The auto giant known for the safety tech on its vehicles, has announced that all new Volvo cars will have the top speed limited to 180 kmph from the factory. The decis...
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Ford India Conducts Road Safety Survey, Urges Road Users To Be More Cautious And Complaint To Road Safety Rules
Ford recently concluded a road safety survey in India the findings of which is not satisfactory and hence the carmaker is urging Indians to be more cautious and adopt a safer behaviour when they are on roads. Ford had covered 10 cities to assess the behaviour and attitude of Indians (drivers, passengers and pedestrians) while they are on the road. ...
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NHAI To Install QR Code Signboards With Highway, Emergency And Utility Details
NHAI to Install QR Code Signboards: The move will let travellers scan QR codes on highways to instantly access emergency contacts, nearby facilities, and project details for safer and smoother journeys.
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Why Indians Are Choosing Chauffeur-Driven Travel Over Driving Themselves
Tired of Google Maps tantrums and highway honking? Indians are ditching the wheel and booking chauffeurs for safer, smoother intercity rides.
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Video: NDTV Reporter, On Roof Of Vehicle, Narrates Uttarakhand Devastation
After walking for over 18 km, NDTV's Kishor Kumar Rawat took a ride on the roof of a vehicle from Uttarakhand's Harshil, which was struck by a cloudburst.
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"Speed Limits Aren't...": UP Police's New Year Resolution For Safer Roads
Uttar Pradesh Police take a creative approach to promote road safety with a few witty New Year resolutions, targeting traffic violations
-
Old Railway Bridge Remains Shuts As Yamuna Water Level Crosses Danger Mark
The Yamuna in Delhi has exceeded the evacuation mark of 206 metres, prompting the relocation of people residing in flood-prone areas to safer locations and a closure of the Old Railway Bridge for road and rail traffic, officials said today.
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Intel Wants To Make Commercial Vehicles Safer
Intel has launched its Onboard Fleet Management Services solution for India which has the sole intent of making commercial vehicles safer on the roads and more efficient for its customers.
-
Royal Enfield Partners With Helmets For India
The non-profit organisation has been working towards advocating helmet safety in India and the partnership with Royal Enfield aims to promote road safety as well as change the perspective towards it.
-
Central Government Rolled Out Good Samaritan Scheme For Road Accidents, States Yet To Avail It: Report
The Centre amended the Motor Vehicle Act to add cash incentives and identity protection for Good Samaritans that help road accident victims. However, the states are yet to implement the same.
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Crash Helmet & Safety Harness; MoRTH Proposes Safety Guidelines For Two-Wheelers Riders With Kids As Pillion
The draft proposal includes mandating a crash helmet for kids between nine months and four years as well as a safety harness that will attach the child to the rider. The ministry also plans to limit vehicle speed to under 40 kmph for two-wheelers with kids.
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'No Helmet, No Petrol' For Two-Wheeler Owners In Nashik From August 15
The initiative is aimed to encourage more riders to wear a helmet on a two-wheeler in Nashik and will be implemented across all fuel stations in the city.
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Haryana Mulling Automatic Challan System For Overspeeding
Under the plan, a suggestion has also been received for auto-debit of the fine from the account of the violator.
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Plan To Acquire 40 Per Cent Of Helmet Market Share In 3 Years: Studds Helmets MD
Studds Accessories Ltd. is one of the biggest Indian helmet makers and the company is betting on the rise of personal mobility vehicles and new road safety laws to push demand in the next three years.
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Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill
The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill has been passed by the Rajya Sabha in the Parliament. The bill has been passed with three government amendments and will have to go back to the Lok Sabha. The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill received 108 Ayes and 13 Noes in the Rajya Sabha today and brings necessary changes and provisions towards road safety in the...
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New Volvo Cars To Set Maximum Speed Limit Of 180 Kmph From 2020
In a bid to achieve its goal of no fatalities by 2020 on its vehicles, Swedish automaker Volvo has taken a dramatic step of limiting the top speed on all new cars starting next year. The auto giant known for the safety tech on its vehicles, has announced that all new Volvo cars will have the top speed limited to 180 kmph from the factory. The decis...
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Ford India Conducts Road Safety Survey, Urges Road Users To Be More Cautious And Complaint To Road Safety Rules
Ford recently concluded a road safety survey in India the findings of which is not satisfactory and hence the carmaker is urging Indians to be more cautious and adopt a safer behaviour when they are on roads. Ford had covered 10 cities to assess the behaviour and attitude of Indians (drivers, passengers and pedestrians) while they are on the road. ...
