Traffic police step up drive against reckless mid-road halts by private buses in Kerala’s Kozhikode
Traffic police in Kozhikode, Kerala, have launched a crackdown on private buses that stop in the middle of the road to pick up or drop off passengers. The initiative includes spot fines, mandatory awareness sessions for bus crews, and increased surveillance at major junctions.
Why it matters
This addresses public safety concerns and traffic congestion caused by non-compliance with road safety regulations in urban areas.
Citing concerns over commuter safety, the traffic police have intensified inspections in Kozhikode city in Kerala against private buses that stop in the middle of roads to pick up or drop passengers instead of using designated bus bays and stops.
The report is a straightforward account of law enforcement actions and public complaints without editorializing.
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