Kanniyakumari District Collector R. Alagumeena announced that stringent action would be taken against heavy vehicles operating in the district beyond permitted time and speed limits.
At the law and order and road safety meeting held at the Collectorate on Saturday, the Collector discussed the preventive measures to be taken against the operation of heavy load vehicles in the district.
She stated that heavy load vehicles are not allowed to operate between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the district. Additionally, since the district has narrow roads, the heavy trucks were advised not to exceed more than 40 kmph. She further warned that vehicles violating the rules and causing accidents will be seized under Goondas Act and the permit of the vehicles will be revoked.
The Collector also emphasised that vehicles transporting minerals with illegal permits or carrying loads exceeding the allowed quantity will be seized and the drivers will be arrested under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act.
Published – February 01, 2025 10:20 pm IST