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Kerala Experts Warn of Road Safety Gaps Amid Rising Accidents
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM
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Experts have highlighted significant road safety gaps in Kerala as the state reports a surge in traffic accidents.
Kerala has recorded a noticeable uptick in road accidents over recent months, prompting a group of safety experts to issue a warning about existing gaps in the state's road safety framework.
The experts cited deficiencies in infrastructure maintenance, inadequate enforcement of traffic rules, and driver negligence as key factors contributing to the rise in incidents. They emphasized that many roads still lack proper signage, lighting, and clear lane markings.
Authorities have been urged to accelerate the implementation of safety measures, including better road design, stricter penalties for violations, and public awareness campaigns targeting safe driving practices.
The warning comes as part of a broader effort to reduce fatalities and injuries on Kerala's roads, with officials pledging to review current policies and allocate resources for necessary upgrades.
The experts cited deficiencies in infrastructure maintenance, inadequate enforcement of traffic rules, and driver negligence as key factors contributing to the rise in incidents. They emphasized that many roads still lack proper signage, lighting, and clear lane markings.
Authorities have been urged to accelerate the implementation of safety measures, including better road design, stricter penalties for violations, and public awareness campaigns targeting safe driving practices.
The warning comes as part of a broader effort to reduce fatalities and injuries on Kerala's roads, with officials pledging to review current policies and allocate resources for necessary upgrades.