Summary:
Of these 16 fatal accidents, 10 occurred in north Goa and six in south Goa.Additionally, there were also 16 grievous accidents, 50 minor accidents and 175 non-injury accidents that were reported.Of the total number of people who lost their lives in road accidents, 11 lives were reportedly lost in north Goa and six in south Goa. The pillion rider also needs to wear a helmet, and this urge should come from within for self-safety rather than fear of policemen.” said deputy superintendent of police, north Goa (traffic) Dharmesh Angle.As per the report, there were 260 road accidents that were recorded on Goa’s roads in the month of July. Wearing of helmet comes as an absolute necessity therefore. The cell had booked 315 individuals and their vehicles were attached during a short span of just three hours.Out of 315 cases booked, 194 cases have been booked by the traffic cell, 74 cases have been booked by south Goa district police and 47 cases have been booked by north Goa district police. All 315 vehicles have been seized and kept at police stations across the state.In addition to this, the traffic cell of Goa police has booked around 800 cases of motorists using their cell phones while driving or riding.The special drive was conducted for 15 days from August 1 to 15..