Taking strict action against speeding vehicles on Yamuna Expressway, the traffic police issued more than 150 e-challans on November 7.
Expressway Rules changed: The speed limit is likely to be reduced on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway from December 15 to February 15 as a standard safety measure implemented every year due to fog during winters. With the onset of winter, traffic arrangements have been tightened on both the expressways.
DCP (Traffic) Yamuna Prasad said, “During winter, visibility on the roads decreases due to fog, making it difficult to drive vehicles. The roads also become slippery due to cold, increasing the chances of accidents. To avoid any untoward incident, we are planning to reduce the speed limit on Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway soon.”
More than 150 e-challans
Taking strict action against vehicles running at high speed on Yamuna Expressway, the traffic police issued more than 150 e-challans on November 7. Here are some things that people should keep in mind while traveling on these expressways.
The speed limit on the Yamuna Expressway will be reduced from 100 kmph to 75 kmph for light vehicles and from 80 kmph to 60 kmph for heavy vehicles.
Challan of Rs 2,000
The speed limit on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will be reduced from 100 kmph to 75 kmph for light vehicles and from 60 kmph to 50 kmph for heavy vehicles. Light vehicles violating the speed limit are fined Rs 2,000, while heavy vehicles are fined Rs 4,000.
Yamuna Expressway toll operations officials said that to improve visibility, authorities have also planned to install fog lights at different locations. Officials will provide tea to truck drivers at night to ensure that they do not fall asleep while driving.
Emergency Services
Jaypee Infratech, which built the 165-km-long Yamuna Expressway connecting Noida and Agra, has deployed 15 patrol vehicles, six ambulances, six cranes and six fire engines on the expressway.
