New traffic rules in bangalore 2022

BENGALURU: Covid-19 seems to have managed to do what the city’s administration and urban planners have miserably failed at: Reduce traffic congestion. In a city where infrastructure projects like Namma Metro are plagued with severe delays, work from home and virus scare have turned into brief agents of change, cutting down vehicle numbers and decongesting roads. TomTom (TOM2), the geolocation technology specialist, on Wednesday released the 11th edition of its annual TomTom Traffic Index, a report detailing traffic trends seen in 404 cities in 58 countries, throughout 2021. “Bengaluru slipped to the 10th position from last year’s sixth and saw a 32% average decrease in congestion compared to the pre-Covid period in 2019, with 49% and 37% average dip during morning and evening rush hours, respectively. The remarkable shift happened within two years, when it ranked as the most congested city globally in 2019,” said a statement. Despite a drop in congestion levels, four cities from India featured in the TomTom Traffic Index’s global top-25 list: Mumbai (5), Bengaluru (10), and New Delhi (11) and Pune (21). “2021 was the year where changes in our working habits were solidified: the home office is becoming a standard for many companies; teleconferences have replaced physical meetings and flexible work hours allow many commuters to avoid and offset their rush hours. As a consequence, peak hours have shifted in almost 40% of the cities worldwide,” it added. “Bengaluru’s congestio...

Recently, Bengaluru Traffic Police shared the meaning behind the road sign. They wrote, "Dear Sir, that is a cautionary sign board which (warns) that a blind person may likely be on the road (and so you must) exercise caution while driving. There is a school (for blind people) at Hope Farm Junction where this board is placed. Regards." Dear Sir, That is a Cautionary sign board which tells about a possible blind person likely on the road. Exercise caution while driving. There is a blind school at hopefarm junction where this board is placed. Regards— WHITEFIELD TRAFFIC PS BTP (@wftrps) Many users agreed that they too did not know the meaning behind that traffic sign and thanked the police for explaining it. One of the users wrote, "didn't know this. Thanks for educating us." Another tweet stated, "Thanks for informing. I was not knowing." "Awesome I guess time for @blrcitytraffic to share some light on traffic signs daily on Twitter and other rules around it. Will help us educate further, wrote another netizen. Have you ever come across a road sign board for blind people while commuting? And do you know the meaning behind the sign?

Each year, as a public service, On the Road shares information on new traffic safety and driving-related laws that were passed during the past year or that take effect this year. Here’s a review of five new laws you should know about, from the California Highway Patrol. Unless otherwise noted, these laws took effect Jan. 1, 2022. First off, if you participate in driving stunts or illegal street races with other drivers on the highways, the penalties are now more serious if you get caught and convicted. The law already prohibited people from taking part in speed racing contests on the highways, or aiding or abetting in a race. Existing law allows for a jail sentence of up to 90 days, a fine up to $500, or both. A new law strengthens the penalties for those convicted of exhibition of speed if the violation occurred as part of a “sideshow.” Beginning July 1, 2025, judges can also suspend a person’s driver’s license for up to six months if the violation occurred as part of a sideshow. The California Vehicle Code defines a sideshow as an event where two or more people block or impede traffic on a highway so they can perform motor vehicle stunts, speed contests, speed demonstrations with their cars, or reckless driving for spectators. Another new law expands California’s helmet laws. This law requires people under 18 to wear a properly fitted helmet when riding a horse, mule or donkey on a paved highway. This bill also requires all riders or their animals to wear reflective gear...

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly Tuesday passed The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022, which had been tabled in the monsoon session earlier this year. The legislation will be applicable to the Urban Mobility Region of Bengaluru and is aimed at the “regulation of development, operation, maintenance, monitoring, (and) supervision of urban mobility” within the said region. Why the Bill? Also in Explained | What does the Bill aim to achieve? The enactment of the Bill will ensure a Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the gridlocked city, by adopting sustainable urban transport models. Integration of land use and transport planning are also key elements. The legislation also provides for measures such as “congestion parking, parking regulations, tolling, special purpose lanes etc. to regulate travel demand in the Urban Mobility Region.” It addresses the “overlap in responsibilities and functions” of different institutions and departments related to transport in the city. Such overlap, according to the Bill, had impeded the process of planning and implementation of major transport schemes. Click here for more Who are the members of BMLTA? BMLTA will consist of 36 members with the Chief Minister of Karnataka as its ex-officio chairman, along with representatives from agencies such as BBMP, Based on the suggestions made in the Assembly, an MLA elected from Bengaluru, who is a minister in the state Cabinet, will be its member. It will also consist of t...

Bengaluru Police has put in several traffic restrictions in various areas to ensure smooth movement, crowd safety and manage vehicular traffic during the New Year celebrations in the city's most bustling areas. In an annual tradition, a large number of people throng to Bengaluru central business district ringing in the new year. Areas like Brigade Road, MG Road, Church Street and Residency Road are usually packed with people on New Year's eve ie. December 31. To curb traffic congestion, Bengaluru police has put restrictions around MG Road, Brigade Road and so on. No vehicular movement will be allowed except police and vehicles of essential services, between 8 pm on December 31 to 1 am on January 1 on these following roads: 1. MG Road: Â From Anil Kumble Junction up to the junction with Residency Road near Mayo Hall 2. Brigade Road: From Cauvery Emporium junction upto the Opera junction Church Street, from its junction of Brigade Road to the junction of Museum road 3. Museum Road: From its junction with MG Road up to its junction with Old Madras Bank Road 4. Rest House Road: From its junction on Museum Road up to its junction on Brigade Road 5. Residency Cross road: From Residency Road to MG Road (Shankar nag Theatre junction). No vehicles except police vehicles and vehicles of essential services, must be parked on the following roads between 2 pm on December 31 to 3 am on January 1. 1. MG Road: From Anil Kumble junction up to Trinity Circle. Brigade Road, from Arts and Cra...

BENGALURU: The Home minister Araga Jnanendra announced the decision after a meeting with DGP Praveen Sood, Bengaluru City police commissioner The traffic police have come under criticism over the past few weeks for allegedly harassing motorists in the name of enforcing traffic rules and towing vehicles without following guidelines. The criticism turned into anger after two videos surfaced: one showed a bike owner running behind a towing vehicle begging to release his vehicle; and the other showed an ASI manhandling a woman over a towing issue. The people were also angry over traffic police attaching more prominence to checking vehicles and collecting fines than managing traffic. Till August 31, 2021, the government has collected Rs 176 crore in fines from motorists for traffic violations, of which Bengaluru contributed Rs 90 crore. Many MLAs are said to have cautioned the government about the harassment caused to motorists and how it might hurt the party in the upcoming BBMP elections. The meeting discussed hefty fines collected for traffic rule violations, and the home minister stressed the need for slashing fines. However, the meeting decided to take a call after consulting chief minister Basavaraj After the meeting, the home minister and the officials met Bommai and apprised him of the outcome of their meeting.

Road safety in India is a major concern. According to a report published by World Health Organization (WHO), a third of road injuries in India occur due to crashes caused by drunk driving. According to some data, around 403,116 crashes occurred across India in 2021. This ended up resulting in around 155,622 deaths across the country. As per the same report, approximately 44.5% of these deaths can be held accountable for two-wheelers. While two-wheelers are often the lifeline of transport in the country, these alarming figures prove that they are also a risky mode of transport. Perhaps, the abundance of two-wheeler owners is a factor in the large number of two-wheeler accidents. But what could be inferred is the fact that two-wheelers may either be the cause or the victim of road accidents in almost half of all the roads accidents in the country. So, how are traffic regulations planning to change things? The new road rules in India will include some changes in the existing laws, in regard to as speeding, reckless driving, helmet requirements, lack of Guidelines and penalties for traffic violations The following offenses and penalties apply in India for non-compliance with the new traffic rules in India: Driving without a valid driving license: You cannot ride a bike on Indian roads without a valid driving license. Earlier, the fine for driving a two-wheeler without a license was ₹ 500. Now, the fine for driving without a license has increased to ₹ 5000. Speed ​​limit: If yo...