Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy proposed that fines for traffic offenses should be deducted directly from violators’ bank accounts. He recommended linking vehicles to owners’ bank accounts during registration to enable automatic debit of penalties when a challan is issued. This suggestion was made during the launch of the ‘Arrive Alive’ road safety campaign.
Revanth Reddy emphasized the need to crack down on minors driving vehicles and drunk driving. He criticized the current practice of granting offenders concessions to pay fines later. The Chief Minister advocated for holding parents accountable if they allow minors to drive and cause accidents.
The CM stressed the importance of prioritizing road safety and implementing strong measures to prevent accidents. He urged officials to leverage modern technology for traffic regulation and to tackle related challenges effectively. Revanth Reddy highlighted the signing of an MoU with Google for traffic management and called for integrating CCTV cameras with the Command Control Centre to enhance traffic regulation.
He expressed concern over the alarming rate of road accidents in the country, emphasizing the necessity of instilling road safety awareness from a young age. Revanth Reddy underscored the need for a dedicated system for traffic regulation similar to those established for cybercrime and drug abuse prevention. He commended the Police Department for its efforts in organizing road safety awareness programs and action plans to curb accidents.
