Haryana to use Live Map technology to reduce road accidents

CHANDIGARH: Haryana is making use of live map technology to identify and mark the state’s accident-prone locations. With the use of this technology, a grid is instantly created for these locations on the live map, providing the police with information about them right away.

According to Sanjeev Kaushal, Chief Secretary of Haryana, he had instructed staff to share the live map data with all relevant departments, including the police, public works, health, transportation, and urban local authorities, so that the identified areas may get special attention.

In a meeting of the Road Safety Fund Management Committee, a budget of Rs 36 crore has been approved for this year. While presiding over the meeting, Kaushal stated that one of the primary causes of accidents on highways was the frequent lane changes made by large vehicles. Therefore, signboards need to be put up on the left side of the road, and strict adherence to rules should be ensured. He added that all highways should have proper lighting and signboards and should be beautified. Additionally, reflective tapes and sign boards are to be installed to reduce the risk of accidents at nighttime crossings and blind spots.