Kerala HC raps authorities over road safety failures, reckless driving by heavy vehicles

The Kerala High Court has criticised the State authorities for failing to improve roads, footpaths, and curbing irresponsible driving by heavy vehicles.

Justice Devan Ramachandran directed the Kochi Corporation and the Kochi Commissioner of Police to report on the steps taken to address the concerns regarding roads, streetlights and footpaths. Additionally, the court directed the National Highways Authority of India to file a statement regarding the status and conditions of highway construction on the Edapally-Chavakkad stretch.

The amicus curiae informed the court that heavy vehicles, including private buses, were using the public roads “recklessly”, posing a threat to every road user.

The court noted a recent incident where a private bus employee allegedly accosted travellers in a car. The police informed the court that necessary action was taken against the employee regarding the incident.