The revised pace limits might be in place on the expressways from December 15 until February 15.
The pace limits for each gentle and heavy autos might be diminished on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the Yamuna Expressway beginning December 15. This measure, aimed toward enhancing highway security in the course of the foggy winter months, will stay in impact till February 15, 2025. The resolution was confirmed by DCP Traffic, Yamuna Prasad, who careworn on the significance of this annual security protocol.
Why The Change?
The new pace limits are being enforced as a result of elevated danger of accidents in the course of the winter season. Dense fog and freezing temperatures make it troublesome to drive safely. Fog considerably reduces visibility, whereas chilly climate could cause the roads to turn into slippery.
Speed Limits
Noida-Greater Noida Expressway:
- Light autos: Speed restrict diminished from 100 km/h to 75 km/h
- Heavy autos: Speed restrict diminished from 60 km/h to 50 km/h
Yamuna Expressway:
- Light autos: Speed restrict diminished from 100 km/h to 75 km/h
- Heavy autos: Speed restrict diminished from 80 km/h to 60 km/h
These revised pace limits might be in place from December 15, 2024, to February 15, 2025, in the course of the peak winter months when highway circumstances are most hazardous.
Enforcement Measures
- New indicators might be put in alongside each expressways to tell drivers of the up to date pace limits. Fog lights will even be positioned to enhance visibility.
- The Noida Authority will work carefully with the visitors police to make sure compliance with the revised pace limits. The authorities have additionally deliberate common patrols and monitoring on each expressways.
Fines for Violators
Violators of the brand new pace limits will face hefty fines:
- Light autos: Rs 2,000 nice
- Heavy autos: Rs 4,000 nice
These fines might be imposed in the course of the interval from December 15 to February 15.
Additional Safety Measures
- Truck Driver Welfare: In an effort to forestall truck drivers from falling asleep on the wheel, the authorities will supply tea to truck drivers travelling late at evening alongside the expressways.
- Emergency Response Resources: Jaypee Infratech has deployed patrol autos, ambulances, cranes, and hearth tenders alongside the Yamuna Expressway to deal with any emergencies swiftly.
The new pace limits had been launched in response to a serious accident on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) on November 19. A rushing bus had collided with a stalled truck attributable to dense fog, injuring 17 individuals.