Additional Deputy Commissioner, Yar Ali Khan today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee, Shopian ( DRSC) here at Mini Secretariat.ADC took department wise review of measures taken in connection with the different achievable targets as set by DRSC in the previous meeting and sought Action Taken Reports from all concerned departments.
It was apprised by the stakeholders that signage boards, posters, hoardings, removal of black spots, construction of crash barriers, installation of speed limits, and student rallies have been done throughout the district, at vulnerable spots in order to ensure road safety.
ADC also sought measures taken to regulate traffic in the main town and directed all concerned departments to identify more places for parking in the town.Motor Vehicles, Traffic authorities were also directed to enhance enforcement of Motor Vehicles Act across the district and intensify checking on main routes.
Barricading at identified road stretches, road safety measures and awareness on traffic regulations were also discussed in detail.The meeting was attended by SDM Zainapora, Mushtaq Ahmad, ARTO Muazzam Ali, DIO,Dy.SP, EO MC and representatives of Health, R&B, Traffic, Education, Mughal Road Organization and other concerned.