Road safety meeting held in Puttaparthi
A road safety meeting was held in Puttaparthi, chaired by District Collector A. Shyam Prasad and Superintendent of Police Satish Kumar. The meeting focused on enforcing traffic regulations and improving safety measures along highways. Key actions included clearing roadside encroachments and providing essential equipment to assist the District Police during emergencies.
- ▪The District Road Safety Committee meeting was chaired by A. Shyam Prasad and Satish Kumar.
- ▪Officials were instructed to take strict action against traffic disruptions caused by illegal parking.
- ▪245 traffic cones, 245 reflective jackets, and 90 torchlights were provided to the Police Department for road safety operations.
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District Collector A. Shyam Prasad and Superintendent of Police Satish Kumar on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) chaired the District Road Safety Committee review meeting. Officials were instructed to take strict action against individuals who cause traffic disruptions by parking vehicles along the highway, and roadside encroachments should be cleared to prevent accidents.The Committee also mandated that vehicles and tippers transporting gravel and sand must strictly adhere to safety guidelines, and failure to do so would result in appropriate punitive action.Officials were directed to install rumble strips, ‘Go Slow’ signboards, and adequate lighting facilities approximately 10 meters ahead of the speed breaker near Kodikonda.To assist the District Police during road accidents on National…
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