School authorities must strictlyadhere to traffic rules: Collector

 

meeting was held under the chairmanship of Collector Deepak Saxena to address traffic management issues in front of schools on Friday. The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay, Additional Collector Misha Singh, Additional SP (Traffic) Sonali Dubey and other officials concerned. The discussion focused on frequent traffic congestion observed during school opening and closing hours, which often disrupts smooth vehicular movement. It was emphasised that all school managements must ensure that school vehicles are parked within the campus premises and students are picked up and dropped off inside the school campus only. The practice of picking up and dropping off students on the roadside must be strictly avoided. Collector Saxena instructed that school authorities must strictly adhere to traffic regulations.

 

He pointed out that most vehicles currently pick up and drop off students on public roads, creating unnecessary traffic jams, which is unacceptable. To ensure effective implementation, the Collector directed formation of a District Advisory Committee to inspect schools and educate school managers on the importance of compliance. He also added that necessary action should be taken against any school management found to be noncooperative. Additional topics related to traffic management were also discussed in the meeting, including the removal of temporary roadside encroachments. The Garuda team was directed to intensify patrolling and take necessary action. Instructions were also issued regarding the entry of heavy vehicles into the city to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow.