PANAJI
With protruding contraptions fitted in four-wheelers causing a nuisance, road safety activists have called for an awareness drive to ensure the safety of road users.
“These are used to carry a cycle on the rear portion of the car. It is illegal and in clear violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. One person’s fitness programme could prove fatal or lead to grievous injuries to another road user,” GOACAN Co-ordinator Roland Martins said as he pointed out several vehicles fitted with contraptions.
The NGO has also raised objections to protruding rods being carried by tempos and trucks, claiming these too pose danger.
The Goan contacted Transport Director Rajan Satardekar, who assured that its officials do take action against the violating vehicles. “Owners or the operators of these violating vehicles are penalised. Our officials conduct routine checks at various places,” he said.
The issue was recently discussed at a meeting of the North District Road Safety Committee wherein the stakeholders resolved to take strict action to end the illegal practice.
