Udupi: RTO grievance meet focuses on road safety


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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Nov 26: The regional transport office (RTO) held a meeting at Atal Bihari Vajipayee auditorium, Rajatadri here on Wednesday November 26 to receive grievances related to transport and road safety.

The RTO received applications regarding road humps, no horn zone, uncertainty in auto fares, pre-paid auto system, need for maintaining quality roads, new bus stops and extension of bus stops, considering need for additional auto stands, and safety measures to prevent road accidents.

Dr R Vishal, deputy commissioner (DC), who presided over the meeting, said that rumble strips could be laid on national highways instead of humps. "The road construction work is in passive mode while land acquisition process has been completed. "A little amount is pending to be paid as compensation," he added.

He further said that three measures have to be taken up in order to control road accidents - humps along the edges of the national highways (to some extent), usage of proper signs, and installation of concave mirrors to spot far away things.

The DC added that there is need to ensure strict enforcement of laws.

Sudhir Kanchan, social worker, appealed for stern action in reserving seats in buses for adults, the disabled, and women. Supporting this, the DC said that the conductor will be responsible for passengers’ security.

Dr Vishal further said, “We have considered public interest and public conveyance while enforcing transport laws. During the extension, variation, and modification of roads, a joint survey is necessary.”

The RTO decided on increasing the vehicle’s life (as per the report of MC Mehta report) from 12 years to 15 years.

About 134 cases have been discussed out of 305 applications received. These include 55 fresherss, 24 about variations, 9 about court remands, 2 about transfer, 23 on revision of times, 13 about pending for renewal, one for counter remands, and other cases.

R L Dias, president, Railway Yatri Sangh, submitted his petition on providing buses to and from Parkala to Herga and revival of government mini bus from Udupi to Mangalore.

SP Rajendra Prasad and Arun Kumar Singh, district regional transport officer, were present.

  

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  • shailu, Udupi, kinnimulky

    Tue, Jan 06 2015

    RTO SHOULD WORK FOR THE PEOPLE AND NOT FOR THE POLITICIANS OR FOR ANY OTHER. I FIND MANY TIPPERS WHO LOAD SANDS THEY DONT EVEN COVER TARPAULIN WHEN THEY CARRY LOAD. THUS TO PREVENT THIS RTO SHOULD FINE THEM AND CANCEL THEIR LICENSE IF THEY GO AGAINST THE RULE.

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  • Kiran , Udupi

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    I don't think reservation is necessary in private buses. According to me best ways to avoid accidents are - collect all the information of all the accidents happened in national highway since last 10 yrs or so and find out what are the reasons behind these accidents and implement the future plans according to that.

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  • pooja, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 27 2014

    "RUMBLE STRIPS" does not last long.
    Don't give BASHAN instead start work.

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  • puneeth Kumar, udupi

    Thu, Nov 27 2014

    Dear Mr.DC,first make the road around the DC office (Manipal) proper,then we can think about safety...Daijiworld has shown the us the real road around the DC office(Manipal) few days back..Ullu math banao...

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  • Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi / Bahrain

    Thu, Nov 27 2014

    Grievances give new ideas and avenues to mint money by this corrupt department and definitely not to address them.

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  • Kushal Shetty, Udupi/Dubai

    Wed, Nov 26 2014

    If I am not mistaken, kannadigas are paying highest road tax (one time road tax paid at the time of new car registration) in India.

    What I heard that they are charging road tax for 30 years while life of the vehicle is only 12 years as per RTO regulations. Can any one educate me on this matter

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  • francis (Joe) Martis, Barkur/USA

    Wed, Nov 26 2014

    Do these people really know what is Road Safety, I don't think so. They are just a frog within a well. I would suggest highest ranking educated Police officials & authorities to undertake an educational trip to advanced countries, Europe & US, Learn from them, educate themselves and educate others before implementing any rules on motorists/ drivers. This is a vast subject, it may take years to see better results.

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  • Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 26 2014

    RTO is quick and rash to multiply penalties for RTO related offenses.

    However, very slow in implementing
    Road safety, pothole filling, proper signalling, two way roads, lighting, cattle barriers, footpaths, increase of compensation to victims and quick disbursal of claims, Regular interaction/meetings with drivers for safety and human life value etc.

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  • Ahmed, Mangaluru

    Wed, Nov 26 2014

    Just for the sake formality. Nothing is going to improve. RTOs are the reason for the bad drivers to be on the road. RTOs are the reason for the bad vehicles to be on the road. So, how can there be safety on the road?

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 26 2014

    Some Buses & Trucks are 25 years old ...

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  • INDIAN, UDUPI

    Wed, Nov 26 2014


    DEAR POLITICIANS,

    PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING DEMANDS OF A COMMON MAN IN MANGALORE,


    WE DON'T WANT THE FOLLOWING:
    1)DEVELOPMENT,
    2)PETROL & DIESEL PRICE REDUCTION
    3)DEVELOPMENT BY WORDS
    4)SWATCH BHARATH ABHIYAAN
    5)BLACK MONEY

    WE NEED ONLY ONE THING KINDLY STOP HINDU MUSLIM FIGHT IN MANGALORE INDIA WILL DEVELOP AUTOMATICALLY!

    LIKE IF U AGREE!

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