Police suggest ways to ensure motorists’ safety

Kochi | Friday | 20th July, 2018

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Blinker lights too must be installed at such curves to warn motorists who are not familiar with the road. We have asked stakeholders to install proper signboards, lighting, and frequent rumble strips to warn motorists to slow down at curves,” Perumbavoor Circle Inspector Baiju Paulose told The Hindu. No preventive measures have been taken, even though officials of the department have visited the spot, sources said. Tragedy strikes: The bus that collided with a car at Perumbavoor early on Thursday morning, killing five youths and seriously injuring two. The PWD is non-committal on improving road-safety measures and on straightening similar curves in the area, despite frequent accidents..