Rajasthan: First State to Adopt Road Safety Action Plan
| Headline | Rajasthan: First State to Adopt Road Safety Action Plan |
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| Key Facts | - Rajasthan will become the first Indian state to adopt a 10-year Road Safety Action Plan.- The plan aims to reduce road accidents in the state by 50% by 2030.- The World Bank will assist in preparing the action plan and policy, incorporating global best practices.- Implementation will occur in three stages: 2025-2027, 2027-2030, and 2030-2033.- Focus areas include speed limits, safe distance, traffic signals, pedestrian safety, seatbelts, helmets, and vehicle insurance. |
| Global Initiatives | - Brasilia Declaration on Road Safety (2015):Signed by India, targets halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030 (SDG 3.6).- Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030:UN resolution aiming to prevent 50% of road traffic deaths by 2030.- International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP):Charity focused on safer roads. |
| Indian Initiatives | - Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019:Increased penalties, introduced Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, and proposed a National Road Safety Board.- The Carriage by Road Act, 2007:Regulates common carriers and limits liability for goods.- The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2000:Manages land and traffic on National Highways.- National Highways Authority of India Act, 1998:Establishes authority for NH development and maintenance. |