Worried over the rise in number of fatal accidents on the national highways in the district, the Villupuram district police have launched a ‘Safe Journey’ initiative by stopping long-distance vehicles passing through the entry points in the early hours and allowing the drivers to proceed after offering them tea.
Superintendent of Police N. Shreenatha said the initiative was launched on Thursday, in the wake of a recent fatal accident. The driver of the vehicle had dozed off, leading to the accident.
“Drivers of heavy vehicles passing through Vikravandi on the Tiruchi-Chennai NH and Ongur on the Chennai-Tiruchi NH are being stopped at the entry points between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. and served with a cup of tea. The drivers are also provided with safety lessons on driving and are allowed to proceed,” he said.
