The Latest Breaking News from MVD

Private bus operators in Kozhikode are illegally using graphics and stickers on their vehicles, violating the colour code rules set by the State Transport Authority. Passengers can report such violations to the police or MVD officials for prompt action.

MVD to introduce compulsory training for private bus drivers in Kozhikode to promote social responsibility. 10,000 drivers below age 30 to be covered in phased manner. Recent safety audit exposed dangerous driving habits of young drivers. Enforcement actions intensified against rash and reckless driving.

TRC to address traffic snarls due to narrow/non-existent/encroached free-left turns at junctions in November. Road users, enforcement personnel complain of PWD, NHAI, civic agencies failing to ensure free left turns. Traffic police cabins, footpaths, haphazard parking obstructing free left turns. NATPAC, SiRST, MVD, police must ensure wide free left turns,…

TRACK proposes Kozhikode Corporation involve traffic wardens to manage city traffic. Police & MVD lack legal responsibility, Road Safety Authority not developed. Traffic wardens, local people, can act effectively.

Kochi City police consider PCC for private bus employees to improve safety. Joint drive by police & MVD launched. Bus operators cooperate, but question punishment regime. Data shows police keeping close tab on buses; 2,096 drivers booked for rash driving & drunk driving. Passengers embolden erring drivers.

Kochi: AG convenes meeting to take stringent action against erring private bus operators. City police & MVD to join hands & conduct joint drives in various points. City police to conduct drives in 50 points.

MVD seizes bus of Robin Travels operating service to Coimbatile, citing violation of MV Act 66(1). Bus operator to approach Kerala High Court for contempt of court action. MVD claims operators misinterpreted revised national permit norms, while operators allege monopoly of K-SWIFT buses. MVD sources say other operators run services…

Kerala Human Rights Commission orders private bus cleaners to wear uniform and nameplate. MVD asked to take action against those who don't comply. Complaint filed by Shoufar Navas from Cheruvayur. MVD issued order in June 2022 making uniform mandatory.

MVD to enforce AITP rules; operators cite Central Motor Vehicle Rules allowing them to collect passengers en route; KSRTC unable to roll out new buses due to lack of funds; Baby Gireesh's bus with AITP withdrawn from service; MVD to ensure buses adhere to technical parameters; court orders being vetted.

SiRST, a non-voting member of the Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory, imparted road safety training to 7,000 people in Kerala, inking an MoU with IDTR to focus on research. It has been working to avert road accidents, providing education, engineering, emergency medical care and evaluation. It has also been engaged…

Govt. taking steps to reduce road accidents: procuring drone-based AI cameras, increasing insurance premiums for violators, launching road safety awareness drive in colleges, launching PACE project, and setting up IDTR extension centre.