RULES OF ROAD.

RuLeS oF RoAd

Hey every one readers today I want to discuss something which really means __  and that is Traffic system Yes It’s really means a lot. Then why we try to make us hide from the TRAFFIC SERGEANT ? or  why we get bored to wear helmet ? 

HELMET

Now if someone asks you what is the most valuable thing in your life what will be the answer?   Now let me start my topics regarding it and how my topics is inter-related with the question above.............let see.

We all love our family, friends, relatives, colleague & off course our pets.....Do we? Again a question arise but no more mystery as we all know the answer i.e. a

 big YES we do love them.

             So if the answer is yes then the first & foremost thing is to do is we have to LOVE our self first & as I am writing this article regarding the TRAFFIC, One of the famous and common dialogue I want to share it  i.e. "mieux vaut prévenir que guérir" -------- & i.e. "prevention is better than cure"

ROAD SAFETY

The misbehavior of road users which invites RISK for we all & this Risks are generated by the traffic itself by not following the RULES..... One more evil site which brings risks for us is influenced by design & operation of the infrastructure. The present transport picture which we see everyday in our life has off course minimized the distance but it has on the other hand increased the life risk. Today's road & transport system has become an very important part of every human being. 

MAN BEHIND THE WHEEL

The most important part who plays the role stays behind due to his his misbehavior  &  অনিচ্ছুক ,अनिच्छुक i.e. RELUCTANCE to follow the rules & laws regarding traffic system. In most of the cases crashes occurs may be either due to carelessness or due to lack of সচেতনতা, जागरूकता, i.e AWARENESS of the road users. So we are now able to understand that what is the main thing needed for the betterment of ourselves & betterment can be implemented slowly if we all starts organizing ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS program or to make ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION as a mandatory subjects in schools or colleges.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES

• Falling Asleep

Lack of sleep or poor sleep can cause drivers to fall asleep behind the wheel & for that reason they get into a serious  road accident. Motor vehicle accidents due to drowsy driving is happening which may cause death of the driver or the passenger or may be the pedestrian over the road or it might collide with other vehicle which cause damages. Sleeping duration less than Seven hours a night is a serious issue & for that reason person's starts believing  that their sleep was of poor quality and the consume Medical Drug. Researcher founded that accidents due to drowsy driving mainly involve Young generation.

• Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is a complex issue which effects drivers of all age groups. Distracted drivers are the main cause of car accidents where a driver who diverts his or her attention from the road, usually to talk on a mobile or may be some other reason which turns the concentration.

• Drunk Driving

Alcohol-impaired driving accidents  occurs the most nowadays.Each year, lakhs of accidents occurs with drunk drivers which caused life death, permanent or partial disabilities, it may also damage others property or effects others by injuring them. It causes tragedy making it one of the top causes of automobile accidents. DRINK & DRIVE makes our senses impair both vision & hearing which results in decreased muscle coordination. 

• Loss of Control

Mechanical failures in vehicles may be a bigger problem which became the critical reason for accidents nowadays. These mechanical failures may be due to the internal vehicle related problems. Due to such mechanical problems driver may loses his or her control and faces fatal accident.

• Speeding

 In our daily life while we are out for our daily work very often we witness our self by seeing accidents that occurs due to over speeding of motor cycle or car or nay other vehicles & all of us know very welly that what it can do to our life if any one gets injured in an accident that involves over speeding. It can cause death or physical disablement. As a result, personal injuries are worse in car accidents at high speeds. 

One famous dialogue by Douglas Horton -  DRIVE SLOW & ENJOY THE SCENERY - DRIVE FAST & JOIN THE SCENERY

• Reckless Driving

There is no doubt that regulations regarding speed limit exist but drivers don't follow the rules 

& speed limit which causes fatal accidents. It is high time that proper steps are to be taken to put a STOP  to the reckless driving. Many people's become victims to such reckless driving. Police have warned motorist & vehicle driver's against reckless driving, saying violators of road safety standards that put people's life in danger risk may be prosecuted or revocation of their licenses. In essence, reckless drivers put themselves & others at risk.

• Rain

Rain can make it more difficult to stay on a roadway, to stop or to avoid colliding with other vehicles as because the road gets slippery & it can be difficult for the drivers to see other cars as due to rain or heavy storm the visibility decreases. The accidents which occurs due to heavy rain and storm is very much danger which may cause death or physical disablement.

FOLLOW TRAFFIC RULES

There are certain rules & regulations which we all must follow for the safety of us and others and to show respect towards the system by abiding the rule. Remember if we love our family, friends, relatives, colleagues & off course our pets then we have to LOVE OWN SELF first because LOVE starts from LOVING OWN SELF. So lets have a quick glance that what kind of precautions we must take, If some thing more can be done then we must to protect the lives of us & others.

1. Use your headlights, when you should  as we all know that from April 2017 two wheedlers in India will have to have a headlight that will light up the instance the engine turns on.The Government of India has issued the notification that all new two wheeler manufactured in the country to have a provision of automatic head lamp like day time running lamps found in the cars. Experts on automobile safety says that AUTOMATED HEAD LAMP has improved the visibility of Two-Wheeler's during day & dawn.
2. Avoid alcohol & drugs before driving.
3. Obey all traffic rules & regulations.
4. Always be cautious & patient.
5. Pay attention to the road, your driving & other road users.
6. Always indicate before your turn or change lanes.
7. Never drive without your seat belts & make other passengers buckle up too.
8. Never overload the vehicle and maintain the passenger carrying capacity or loading capacity.
9. Do not go beyond the speed limit.
10. Do not give your vehicle to any teenager those who don't have any experience regarding driving or riding. Who do't have any valid license they must not ride or drive.
11. Never take your vehicle as a TOY.
12. Follow the rules regarding ZEBRA CROSSING, FOOT PATH, PEDESTRIAN PATH.

ZEBRA CROSSING

Zebra crossings give traffic plenty of time to see you & to stop before you start to across. Always check that the traffic has stopped before you start to cross & always cross over the zebra crossing, do not cross at the side of the crossing as it can be dangerous.

PENALTIES

The Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) 1988, Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and State Motor Vehicle Rules are the legal instruments for the conduct of road traffic in India. Some of the common offences and the consequent penalties are listed below:

  

1.	Not carrying valid licence while driving	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
2.	Not carrying documents as required	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
3.	Dangerous Lane cutting	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
4.	Moving against One-Way	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
5.	Overtaking dangerously	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
6.	Jumping Signal (driving at red light)	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
7.	Driving on Footpath	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
8.	Stopping at Pedestrian Crossing or Crossing Stop Line	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
9.	Parking Violations	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
10.	Horn offences	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
11.	Number Plate Offences	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
12.	Improper use of Headlights	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
13.	Charging Excess Fare	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
14.	Misbehavior with Passenger	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
15.	Refusal to ply for Hire	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
16.	Breach of rules regarding carriage of hazardous goods	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
17.	Using Mobile Phones while driving	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
18.	Driving without Helmet	177	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 100; Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 300
19.	Breach of order, refusal to give information	179	Fine up to Rs 500 or Imprisonment up to 1 month or both.
20.	Allowing the vehicle to be driven by a person who does not possess a valid licence	180	Fine up to Rs 1000 or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both.
21.	Driving without valid licence	181	Fine up to Rs 500 or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both.
22.	Offences related to driving license	182	Fine up to Rs 500 or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both.
23.	Lack of proper maintenance and structure of vehicle	182(A)	First Offence: Rs. 1000; Subsequent Offence: Rs. 5000
24.	Driving at a speed exceeding as mentioned in MVA:112	183	First Offence: Rs. 400; Subsequent Offence: Rs. 1000.
25.	Dangerous or Reckless Driving	184	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 1000 or Imprisonment up to 6 months or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 2000 or Imprisonment up to 2 yrs or both.
26.	Driving under influence of Drugs or Alcohols	185	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 2000 or Imprisonment up to 6 months or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 3000 or Imprisonment up to 2 yrs or both.
27.	Accidental Offences	187	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 500 or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 1000 or Imprisonment up to 6 months or both
28.	Illegal racing on road	189	Fine up to Rs 500 or Imprisonment up to 1 month or both.
29.	Using vehicle in Unsafe conditions	190	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 250. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 1000 or Imprisonment up to 2 yrs or both.
30.	Using Loudspeaker beyond specified limit	190(2)	First Offence: Rs. 1000; Subsequent Offence: Rs. 2000.
31.	Carriage of goods which are of dangerous & hazardous nature to human life	190(3)	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 3000 or Imprisonment up to 1 year or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 5000 or Imprisonment up to 1 years or both.
32.	Driving without Registration and valid Permit	192	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 5000 (not less than Rs. 2000) or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 10000 (not less than Rs. 5000) or Imprisonment up to 1 yr or both.
33.	Driving without valid Fitness Certificate	192	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 5000 (not less than Rs. 2000) or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 10000 (not less than Rs. 5000) or Imprisonment up to 1 yr or both.
34.	Using Private vehicle for Commercial purposes	192	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 5000 (not less than Rs. 2000) or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 10000 (not less than Rs. 5000) or Imprisonment up to 1 yr or both.
35.	Breach of Permit conditions	192	First Offence: Fine up to Rs. 5000 (not less than Rs. 2000) or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both. Subsequent Offence: Fine up to Rs. 10000 (not less than Rs. 5000) or Imprisonment up to 1 yr or both.
36.	Overloading a vehicle beyond extent limit	194	Fine up to Rs 2000 and Rs. 1000 per tonne of extra load.
37.	Driving without Insurance	196	Fine up to Rs 1000 or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both.
38.	Driving of vehicle without legal authority	197	Fine up to Rs 500 or Imprisonment up to 3 months or both.
39.	Disturbance in free flow of traffic	201	Fine up to Rs 50 per hour.

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT SOME ONE IS WAITING FOR YOU AT HOME & YOU HAVE TO COME BACK TO YOUR PLACE WITH A SMILE OF JOY. TAKE A NOT & FOLLOW THE RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF US FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR SOCIETY.

Thanks & Regards.