Preamble
- The rapid development and expansion of the road network and the increase in number of motor vehicles have led to a substantial rise in levels of both passenger and freight movement. Concomitantly safety related issues have emerged.
- The number of road accidents and fatalities have been growing in recent years, which call for concerted and multi-disciplinary preventive and remedial efforts.
- As road accidents involve roads, motor vehicles as also the human being, the National Road Safety Policy needs to address on a holistic basis, issues covering road engineering, signage, vehicle design, education of road users and enforcement of traffic safety measures. It is also recognized that regardless of jurisdictions, the Central and State Govts have a joint responsibility in making a dent on the incidence of road accidents and fatalities.
- In the light of this, the Govt of India has considered it relevant to frame a draft National Policy on Road Safety covering both preventive and post-accident aspects of Road Safety encompassing initiatives of public policy as well as implementation aspects, as also the responsibilities of various stakeholders.
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