Road users in Tiruchy call out ‘blatant’ violations by school vehicles
3 months, 1 week ago

Road users in Tiruchy call out ‘blatant’ violations by school vehicles

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY: Road users in Tiruchy have called out the “reckless driving” by vehicles of educational institutions, particularly those of schools plying students during rush hour, saying that they go about as if they are “governed by their own set of rules”. S Venkatesh of Tennur said, "The school buses stopping in the middle of the road without warning block entire stretches. On the issue, Royal Raja of Chinthamani said, “When school vehicles break traffic rules, it is a recipe for disaster. When contacted, an RTO official in Tiruchy told TNIE that a total of 61 cases were booked over educational institution vehicles flouting rules over the past six months.

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Police to file cases under BNS for traffic violations by city bus drivers
1 week ago

Police to file cases under BNS for traffic violations by city bus drivers

The Hindu  

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Poor public transport forces commuters, schoolchildren travel in a dangerous manner
9 months ago

Poor public transport forces commuters, schoolchildren travel in a dangerous manner

The Hindu  

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Police tell school managements to allow parking of vehicles ferrying students inside their premises
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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News 18  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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‘Complete Breakdown Of Road Safety System’: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Take Action Against Offending Vehicles After Bus Hits Youth
2 years, 1 month ago

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Live Law  

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5 years, 4 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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5 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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6 years, 11 months ago

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The Quint  

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8 years, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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8 years, 8 months ago

Bengaluru: Private bus drivers flout traffic rules on Outer Ring Road

Deccan Chronicle  

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11 years, 2 months ago

Kid drivers make roads unsafe

Deccan Chronicle  

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