VASCO
A day after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed concerns over rising accident cases in the State, Vasco police led by Mormugao DySP Salim Shaikh and Vasco PI Kapil Nayak organised a special drive against rash driving and traffic violations.
The Vasco police team along with DySP Shaikh and PI Nayak on Tuesday night also inspected various accident hotspots in Vasco city and discussed various preventive steps which could be considered to curb accidents.
The Vasco police team also conducted a special drive in civil clothes against people violating traffic rules at important locations in the city and 52 people were booked for various violations and Rs 31,500 was collected by way of fines during the drive in the morning.
Vasco Police Inspector Kapil Nayak told reporters that the drive would continue and asked all motorists to drive responsibly and to avoid traffic violations, failing which Vasco police would initiate strict actions, especially against minors who drive or ride without a valid driving licence.
“We have seen a rise in accidents and the main reason is irresponsible driving in a rash and negligent manner and while initiating fines may not be a solution, it is important that people drive systematically. We are trying to take a drive to instil discipline.”
“In a bid to prevent accidents and we have also inspected various accident hotspots and discussed preventive measures. We have identified three accident hot spots.”
“We have now written to authorities concerned to have a divider on the busy road and also have rumblers so that accidents can be prevented,” said PI Nayak.
