Major decision of UP government: Now fitness and intoxicant checks of drivers will be done before running on expressways

According to a report by Amar Ujala, following the horrific bus accident at the zero point of the Agra Expressway, the Uttar Pradesh government has adopted an extremely strict stance regarding road safety. Preparations are underway to make the inspection of vehicle drivers mandatory on all expressways in the state. Following this serious accident, clear directives have been issued by the government to conduct fitness and intoxicant checks of vehicle drivers on all expressways of the state.

In this matter, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has sent a letter to officials of the concerned departments, ordering strict enforcement of speed limits and strict action against those who break the rules. After the tragedy that occurred on the Lucknow-Agrah Expressway, several serious questions were raised regarding road safety and driver responsibility, in the wake of which the government has now taken this major and important decision.

According to received information, before taking a vehicle onto the expressway, the driver's health examination will be conducted. Along with this, a thorough check will also be made whether the driver has consumed any intoxicating substance or not. In this regard, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has sent a letter to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, Transport Commissioner, CEO of UPSIDA, and Managing Director of Roadways, urging necessary action.

According to these issued directives, precise assurance of the vehicle drivers' fitness will be made even before gaining entry onto the expressway. Emphasis has been laid on implementing a system wherein permission to proceed further will be granted only after the satisfactory inspection of the driver's health and intoxication status is completed.

Apart from this, the government has also given directives to strictly enforce the speed limit prescribed on expressways. If any vehicle driver drives at high speed or ignores traffic rules, strict legal action will be taken against all such persons. The concerned officials have been given special instructions to ensure the effective compliance of all these rules.