Summary:
On the directive of the District Road Safety Authority (DRSA), the police too will be joining the MVD drive on accident-prone routes. more-inClose on the heels of the Kaithappoyil accident that claimed nine lives, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has stepped up surprise inspections on national and State highways to track private buses flouting safety norms. Special squads will coordinate inspections and initiate spot action, including cancellation of permit and driving licence, against offenders. According to DRSA, tampering of speed governors is the main reason for the spike in road accident deaths in Kozhikode district. The authority also raises concern over the use of worn-out tyres and other mechanical faults in buses deployed for long-distance services..