I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the growing menace of advertisement hoardings on highways and the alarming absence of proper signboards and traffic signals, which have become major contributors to road accidents. Huge and unauthorized advertisement boards along highways distract drivers, obstruct visibility, and divert attention at critical moments. Instead of ensuring road safety, these hoardings have turned highways into accident prone zones. Tourists, in particular, face severe difficulties while travelling due to absence of direction signboards, milestones, and traffic signals, making navigation confusing and unsafe. While the government strictly enforces fines for not wearing helmets or seat belts, it is disappointing that little attention is paid to the root causes of accidents. Poor road conditions, illegal advertisement hoardings, stray dogs and cattle, and lack of proper signage continue to claim innocent lives every day. Road safety cannot be ensured by penalizing citizens alone while ignoring these fundamental issues. Removal of unauthorized hoardings, installation of proper signboards and signals, maintenance of roads, and control of stray animals are essential steps to ensure smooth traffic flow and prevent prevent accidents on highways and service roads.
