- Retired Supreme Court Judge Abhay Sapre, Chairman of the Supreme Court-constituted Road Safety Committee, stressed the importance of strict enforcement of road safety regulations in Pune.
- Justice Sapre urged all relevant authorities to develop a comprehensive policy aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of citizens in the city.
- During a Road Safety Committee meeting at Vidhan Bhavan, Justice Sapre called for making helmets mandatory for bikers as part of measures to reduce road fatalities.
- Senior officials in attendance at the meeting included Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, Divisional Commissioner Dr. Chandrakant Pulkundwar, and other key government officials.
- Justice Sapre expressed concern over the rising number of road accident victims due to reckless driving and emphasised the need for active collaboration between transport, police, and other government agencies.
- He highlighted the importance of citizens adhering to traffic rules, including vehicle maintenance, seat belt usage, avoiding mobile phone use while driving, and refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Justice Sapre recommended mandatory helmet use for two-wheeler riders and called for a Road Safety Week to raise awareness about traffic rules and safe driving practices.
- Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar reported a reduction in accident-related deaths on key highways in Pune and Divisional Commissioner Dr. Chandrakant Pulkundwar announced mandatory helmet use for government employees.
- Justice Sapre commended the ‘Accident-Free Wari’ campaign by the Pune Regional Transport Office and acknowledged the efforts of the Transport Department in implementing road safety measures.
- The meeting also saw the participation of regional transport officers from Nanded, Nagpur, Baramati, and Gondia, highlighting a collective effort towards improving road safety in Pune.
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