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UP Govt Launches Measures to Curb Fog‑Related Road Accidents
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a series of initiatives aimed at reducing road accidents caused by fog, following a spike in such incidents across the state.
The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to tackle the surge in fog‑related road accidents that have plagued the state’s highways. The initiative includes deploying additional fog‑warning systems, increasing police patrols during low‑visibility conditions, and launching public awareness campaigns on safe driving practices in fog.
Officials say that the measures will be implemented across major routes, especially in the northern districts where fog frequently reduces visibility to a few metres. The plan also calls for the installation of electronic speed‑control devices and the use of high‑visibility road markings.
The government’s move comes after a series of fatal accidents in recent months, prompting calls from transport experts for stricter enforcement of speed limits and better driver education. The new strategy aims to reduce the number of fog‑related fatalities by at least 30% over the next year.
Officials say that the measures will be implemented across major routes, especially in the northern districts where fog frequently reduces visibility to a few metres. The plan also calls for the installation of electronic speed‑control devices and the use of high‑visibility road markings.
The government’s move comes after a series of fatal accidents in recent months, prompting calls from transport experts for stricter enforcement of speed limits and better driver education. The new strategy aims to reduce the number of fog‑related fatalities by at least 30% over the next year.