During recent times, vendors selling various items including fish, fruits, vegetables, etc along roadside have increased. However, such a practice tends to be a hindrance for smooth movement of vehicular traffic.
Not only two wheelers, but even cars are being halted and parked on the road for buying different material. At areas with narrow roads, the situation tends to be more serious.
Pedestrians too face risk in the process and are likely to be knocked down by the over-speeding vehicles thereby leading to serious injuries and at times even death on the spot.
The authorities like the municipalities and panchayats should prohibit vendors from occupying the roadside. Instead, they should be allotted a safer location a bit away from the main road.
Such a concept will not only assure smooth movement of vehicular traffic but will also assure safety to the precious lives of pedestrians and vendors alike.
Further, it should be made mandatory for vendors to get themselves registered with the authorities. Occupying the roadside illegally should be banned at all costs.
Let us hope that the municipalities and VPs in the State take note of the above and initiate prompt favourable steps in this direction in public interest.
