Revised fines for Motor Vehicles Act to be enforced from Jan 2020
While the entire country (or most of it) is abiding by the regulations and fines set forth in the updated Motor Vehicles Act, Goa has been enjoying relief for the last four months. Of course, this stay on the implementation of the amended act was proposed given the abhorrent state of the roads in Goa. […]
Here’s everything you need to know about the Motor Vehicle Bill
In India, there is one fatality every four minutes as a result of a motor vehicle accident. If that’s not bad enough, every day, an average of 16 children die due to road accidents caused by negligence, and by far the biggest cause of road fatalities – driving under the influence of alcohol. As per […]
Police crackdown during road traffic drive, almost 6000 cases registered
Earlier this month, we reported that the Road Traffic Office was looking to crack down on four major causes of road accidents in Goa. To do that, they implemented a two-week road traffic drive from May 2 to May 18 to catch violators who were driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, using mobile phones, […]
Bus accident in Farmagudi leaves passengers seriously injured
Farmagudi was the site of a horrific bus accident yesterday afternoon. In what appears to be yet another case of negligent driving, a 2-bus collision has left passengers from both vehicles, injured. The drivers of both buses are also in critical condition in hospital. The bus accident involved a Kadamba Transport Corporation bus and a […]
Tragedy strikes 3 youth from Khandepar while on a joyride
Accidents happen every day here in Goa. Traffic is generally a mess, especially during peak hours. Given this kind of situation on the road, one would assume that there would be a semblance of caution and care while driving. And the authorities have even put safety measures in place like speed governors. However, this was […]
One dead, one critically injured in tragic accident in Karaswada
Dead men tell no tales, or so they say. However, there is hope that the entire story of the latest accident in Goa that happened at Karawada, Mapusa yesterday will be revealed so that the guilty can be apprehended. One critically injured and one dead In what appears to be yet another fatal hit-and-run accident, […]
Goa Road Accidents to be curbed with increased Traffic vigilance even in kids
Goa Traffic Police has devised a system of identifying and monitoring black spots where Road Accidents are prone to occur. Says Superintendent of Police (SP), Devesh Kumar Mahla, IPS, “Depending on the stretches where fatal and grievous accidents have been reported, certain black spots have been identified and monitored. At these points and time, the Traffic-in-Charge […]
Singing tourists crash bike in Goa
While this isn’t a new video, it must serve as a reminder to all tourists and locals alike, to be safe while using roads in Goa. Don’t be stupid, follow traffic rules, wear a helmet and save a life. The rising number of accidents can be stopped if YOU take responsibility. Image credit: Goa Prism
Need for speed? No! We need speed-breakers!
Accidents in Goa are rising at an alarming rate. 2016 witnessed over 1000 accidents and 2017 is following the same fate. What could possibly be the cause? In south Goa, during the BRICS Summit all the speed-breakers were removed for faster transit of the delegates. Every road was done up, every street light fixed, every […]
Let’s be safe! Let’s stop accidents in Goa
Horrifying photographs of mangled bodies and vehicles lying in heaps of twisted metal & plastic Such sights have become an increasing phenomenon over the last couple of days. As a result, people across the world have been left to despair due to the growing number of accidents and distress in Goa. Stunned by the alarming […]
