‘Helmetless’ biker skids, dies on new bridge

Mumbai | Tuesday | 5th March, 2019

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THANE/MUMBAI: A 22-year-old biker from Wagle Estate was the first casualty on the newly inaugurated flyover near Castle Mill in Thane early on Monday. “Dhotre was speeding and allegedly lost control of the vehicle and fell. Automatic number plate recognition cameras were installed in 2018 and e-challans are generated to vehicles crossing the speed limit. Last year, traffic police revised speed limits on the flyover to 30-50kmph. “Youth have a tendency to drive rashly and speed when roads are free of traffic..