India Supreme Court Issues Strict Highway Safety Norms

India's Supreme Court has rolled out strict new nationwide safety norms for highways, emphasizing the need to address safety gaps and prevent them from becoming 'corridors of peril'.

19 Apr, 09:00 — 19 Apr, 09:00

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual114d ago

No more ‘corridors of peril’: SC rolls out strict highway safety norms

The Supreme Court has mandated nationwide road safety improvements, banning heavy vehicle parking on national highways and restricting new roadside structures. Authorities must ensure compliance within 60 days, with district magistrates overseeing inspections. Task forces will be formed to address accident-prone 'blackspots' and enhance surveillance, aiming to prevent avoidable fatalities.

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Highways must not become ‘corridors of peril’: Supreme Court flags safety gaps, issues nationwide directions

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Highways must not become ‘corridors of peril’: Supreme Court flags safety gaps, issues nationwide directions

No more ‘corridors of peril’: SC rolls out strict highway safety norms

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