Summary:
Constituted in 2007 as per the instructions of the state government, the Road Safety Council was to reduce road accidents and give suggestions to the government on public safety. So, what did the Road Safety Council achieve in its decade-long existence?" Though the district collectors had always attended the council meetings, city police commissioners most of the times have skipped it, sources said. Given the limited area, the city could have been a role model for the state in implementing the road safety protocol, but Trichy roads stagger to ensure the safety of road users. "Traffic congestion due to poor planning and implementation of road safety parameters are still common problems in the city..