Hyderabad Traffic Police Book Over 80,000 Mobile Phone Violations: A Serious Road Safety Concern
The Hyderabad traffic police have taken strict action against the use of mobile phones while driving, booking 80,555 cases so far this year. In a recent special enforcement drive conducted on Monday and Tuesday, 2,345 cases were registered. The police are urging citizens to be vigilant and report any violations by calling 9010203626 and 8712661690.
Mobile Phone Usage While Driving: A Dangerous Distraction
According to D Joel Davis, Additional Commissioner (Traffic), Hyderabad City, the use of mobile phones while driving significantly distracts motorists. It reduces their reaction time and is one of the leading causes of road accidents in the city. He emphasized that this dangerous habit doesn’t just jeopardize the driver’s safety but also endangers other road users.
Special Drives to Curb Violations
The recent special drives resulted in thousands of bookings, signaling the traffic police’s commitment to road safety enforcement. These drives will continue in the coming days to ensure that drivers adhere to traffic rules and avoid the risky behavior of using mobile phones behind the wheel.
Consequences of Using Mobile Phones While Driving
The consequences of using mobile phones while driving are severe and multi-fold:
Increased Risk of Accidents: Distracted driving leads to slower reaction times and increases the likelihood of collisions.
Legal Penalties: Traffic authorities are issuing fines for violations, as seen by the over 80,000 cases booked in Hyderabad alone.
Endangerment of Lives: Both the drivers and other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, face heightened risk due to distracted driving.
Potential for Fatalities: Accidents caused by mobile phone distractions can result in serious injuries or fatalities.
Public Cooperation and Reporting
The Hyderabad traffic police are urging the public to cooperate in curbing this dangerous practice. Citizens can report traffic violations related to mobile phone use to the provided numbers, helping authorities to maintain safer roads.
Moving Forward
This crackdown highlights the need for greater awareness and responsible behavior among drivers in Hyderabad. Reducing mobile phone use while driving is critical to decreasing accidents and improving overall road safety in the city. Continued enforcement and public cooperation will play vital roles in achieving these safety goals.
For a safer Hyderabad, drivers must keep their focus on the road and resist the temptation to use their mobile phones while driving.
Hyderabad traffic police booked 80,555 cases this year against people using mobile phones while driving. In a special drive on Monday and Tuesday, 2,345 cases were registered. Police urged citizens to report violations at 9010203626 and 8712661690
D Joel Davis, Additional Commissioner (Traffic), Hyderabad City said that using mobile phones while driving distracts the attention of drivers, reduces reaction time and is one of the main causes of road accidents.
“Using a mobile phone while riding or driving endangers lives of other road users too,” he said.
The police conducted a special drive on Monday and Tuesday against the violation. A total of 2345 cases were booked against the persons found using mobile phones while on the move.
The traffic police said the special drives will continue in the coming days. It urged the people to report traffic violation on 9010203626 and 8712661690.