Lok Sabha Question No. 1068 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Accidents due to Fog
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of plans being prepared to avoid road accidents due to fog; and
- (b) the details of works being done to enhance commuting experience on National Highways?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)      As  per  the  data  received  from  the  Police  Departments  of  all States/UTs, road accidents occur due to multiple causes such as over speeding, use of mobile phone, drunken driving/consumption of alcohol and drug, driving on wrong side/ lane indiscipline, jumping red light, nonuse  of  safety  devices  such  as  helmets  and  seat  belts,  vehicular condition,  weather  condition,  road  condition,  fault  of  driver  /cyclist/ pedestrian  etc.  To  address  this  issue,  Ministry  has  formulated  a  multipronged strategy based on Education, Engineering (both of roads and vehicles), Enforcement and Emergency Care and taken various initiatives. The provisions/initiatives taken to avoid road accidents due to fog inter-alia include: -
- i. Rule 124 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 provides that  all  types  of  lighting  and  light  signalling  devices,  meet  the performance requirements as per AIS:010 (Rev.1) as applicable and installation  requirements  as  per  AlS:008  (Rev1).  Further,  the requirements of defrosting and demisting systems, if fitted, to meet the requirements as per AlS:084 (Part 1 & 2).
- ii. Rule  125B  of  CMVR,  1989  authorizes  the  State  Governments  to notify four-wheeled transport vehicles plying on designated routes or areas in hilly terrains equipped with fog lamps & defrosting and demisting systems.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1068 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## ACCIDENTS DUE TO FOG

1068. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- iii. Rule 189 of CMVR, 1989 provides for testing of fog lamps (if fitted) as  per  AIS-008  or  AIS-008  (Rev.1),  at  the  time  of  fitness  of  the vehicle.
- iv. Further,  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  issued Policy Circular on 03rd January, 2024 for enhancing Safety of Road Users in Foggy Weather.
- v. Provision for installation of Delineators, cat's eye, retro -reflective tapes, safety signage boards,  crash barriers, road markings, etc. along the NHs to avoid road accidents.
- vi. Provision for installation of proper lighting in Truck/Bus lay byes, top and underside of grade separated structures and interchange areas on NHs for enhanced visibility.
- vii. Ministry  administers  Road  Safety  Advocacy  Scheme  for  raising awareness about road safety among the road users.
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7. Road Safety Awareness through print media, social media etc.
8. (b)     Ministry  has  taken  various  initiatives  to  improve  commuting experience on National Highways which inter-alia includes:-
- i. Measures to make NHs pothole free to ensure smooth riding.
- ii. Development of way side amenities for resting purposes. Ministry has issued policy guidelines on 11th February, 2021 for development of way side amenities along National Highways and Expressways. As per the guidelines, the facilities for Trucks/Goods vehicles at the Wayside Amenities (WSAs) include truck parking, dhabas for truckers, toilet facilities (separate for ladies, gents & Divyangjan), dust bin, baby care room, drinking water, first aid box, dedicated area for local artisans in form of kiosk, landscaping and safety awareness corner. Till now, 182 WSAs have been awarded out of which 48 Numbers are operational.
- iii. The following facilities are being provided to enhance commuting experience across Brownfield and Greenfield NHs Corridors :
- i. Dhabhas/ Restaurant / Food court/ Eateries
- ii. Toilet Facility
- iii. Baby Care room
- iv. Car / Bus Parking
- v. First Aid/Medical Room
- vi. Children care room
- vii. Truck Parking
- viii. Drinking Water Facility
- ix. Convenience Stores, etc.,

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