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Expedite stringent drive against drunk driving

This is concerning increasing drink driving and associated fatal accidents.  Despite having strict rules and imposing increased fines to prevent traffic violations, motorists seem to be undeterred as traffic offences are on the rise.  Ahead of festive season of Christmas and New Year, motorists driving under the influence of alcohol are common every year.  The law enforcement authority should conduct stringent drive against drunken driving and other violators at several junctions in the city.  Drunken driving has become a menace.  The traffic police must acquire latest breath analysers which can give printouts of Blood Alcohol Count (BAC).  Drunken driving is one of the major reason of road mishaps.  In city, unbridled entry of unauthorised vehicles, dearth of parking zones, incessant digging, third-grade roads and improper pick up stands for city buses are the nagging menace causing traffic snarls.  The traffic offenses can be curtailed by stricter punishments as well as helping people to understand the potential consequences of violations.  A unified traffic management system comprising proper infrastructure, safety compliance by drivers, curtailing the number of vehicles and widening roads is the need of the hour.  The traffic police should work hard to curb violators.




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Easing flow of traffic at St Andrew's church circle

ASHWIN CAEIRO, Cansaulim
Published Nov 23, 2023, 7:21 PM IST
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The circle road from Saint Andrew's Church, Vasco to Goa Shipyard is always jammed with traffic and causes inconvenience in the port town to our citizens.  With the increase of cargo shipment and traffic and the roads being narrow, there is no free flow of traffic and traffic jams can cause dangerous situation during an emergency that sees traffic police standing in hot sun on duty hours. A flyover at the circle could ensure free flow of traffic. The National Highways…

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