Salem City Police identify 20 accident hotspots, install warning signs
Salem City Police have identified 20 accident hotspots and installed warning signs to improve road safety. This initiative follows a year where 250 fatalities were recorded, with a specific focus on encouraging helmet use among two-wheeler riders.
Why it matters
Proactive infrastructure and safety measures are critical for reducing high traffic fatality rates in urban Indian environments.
The Salem City Police identified 20 accident hotspots under the city police limits and drew signs to warn the motorists and commuters.
In 2025, a total of 250 people died in road accidents in Salem City police limits, including 101 two-wheeler riders who did not wear helmets and 24 individuals who travelled as pillion riders. To reduce accidents and create awareness among the public, the city police are taking various measures. As part of this initiative, the police identified 20 accident hotspots within the city limits and installed signs at locations where fatalities occurred to warn motorists and commuters.
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