Kerala High Court Criticises Authorities Over Road Safety Failures
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
The Kerala High Court has directed the Kochi Corporation and the Kochi Commissioner of Police to submit a report on measures taken to improve road infrastructure, including streetlights and footpaths. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of road safety, noting that pedestrian areas and zebra crossings remain neglected despite previous assurances from officials. Legal counsel informed the court that heavy vehicles, specifically private buses, are operating recklessly and endangering other road users. In response, police officials stated that they plan to implement regular traffic campaigns and mandatory character verification for bus employees. The court also ordered the National Highways Authority of India to provide a status update on the construction of the Edapally-Chavakkad highway stretch.
Why it matters
The court's intervention directly impacts the daily safety of commuters and pedestrians in Kochi who face risks from poor infrastructure and unregulated heavy vehicle traffic.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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