Re: 50 kph; Fine us, but don’t revoke our driving licence (Kerala) Quote:
Originally Posted by darklord Times of India
Thoughts? (not necessarily of the "recently-modified superbike" owners)
I think the speed limits should be raised ~15-20 kmph; cars to 85-90 kmph and motorbikes to 65-70 kmph. |
IMO the directive for setting speed limits should be primarily based after assessment of the road conditions specific to each area, lane driving can to be introduced where commuters can opt for increased or decreased speed levels suiting their requirement. separate pathway for buses can also be enforced to make sure traffic is regulated.
If the idea to revoke DL for violating a fixed speed limit, is only to deter motorists from over speeding, then it makes no sense. Accidents do occur due to speed but there are other important factors such as drunken driving, jumping signals,drivers getting distracted, overtaking incorrectly etc.
It is important to educate the drivers on road safety, identify & impose hefty fines on habitual offenders (DL needs to be marked for previous violation if any). The Licenses should be cancelled as last resort, while ensuring the individuals cannot obtain the same again.
RTO's are online in most part of the country now, obtaining an NOC from MVD for issue of License from other than own state can be made mandatory in case the individual tries to obtain it elsewhere to hide his/her offenses. |