Call for strict licensing, deterrent action to prevent tipper lorry accidents
Stakeholders in Kerala are calling for stricter licensing and enforcement to curb fatal accidents caused by overloaded and poorly maintained tipper lorries. Experts suggest that current licensing standards for heavy vehicles are insufficient and that enforcement agencies are failing to deter violations.
Why it matters
The issue addresses critical public safety concerns regarding road infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and the prevention of preventable traffic fatalities.
The recurring fatal accidents involving overloaded tipper lorries in Kerala have once again highlighted the need to clamp down on overloading, ensure the roadworthiness of goods carriers, and tighten the licensing process for heavy vehicle drivers, say various stakeholders.
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