The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department Chittur (Palakkad District, KL 70) is under scrutiny for conducting regular vehicle inspections on the busy Palakkad-Pollachi SH27 near Mooppan Kulam. This stretch of road, already a crucial and heavily trafficked inter-state highway, becomes even more congested and hazardous when vehicle inspections are conducted on-site. The practice has raised significant concerns among road users and local safety advocates.
The Problem: Safety Risks and Traffic Congestion
The vehicle inspections conducted by the Motor Vehicles Department often lead to long queues that occupy half of the already narrow state highway. This creates severe traffic congestion and increases the risk of accidents for all road users. The situation becomes especially dangerous during peak traffic hours when the flow of vehicles is at its highest.
Palakkad Roads & Rails, a community group focused on road safety awareness, has been actively monitoring the situation. The group has submitted an official complaint to the concerned authorities, urging immediate action to prevent possible accidents and ensure the safety of motorists.
Irony in the Department’s Actions
One of the most concerning aspects of this issue is the irony in the Motor Vehicles Department’s behavior. On one hand, the department uses its social media channels to promote road safety and educate the public about accident prevention. On the other hand, it engages in actions that contradict its own messages, such as conducting vehicle inspections in locations that pose a risk to road safety.
Palakkad Roads & Rails Takes Action
Palakkad Roads & Rails has raised this issue to the authorities, demanding an immediate change. The group has also shared photographic and video evidence, captured on November 1, 2024, that clearly illustrates the dangerous and congested conditions caused by the inspections.
What Needs to Change?
The community and road safety advocates are urging the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department to take the following actions:
- Stop Conducting Inspections on the Busy SH27: To ensure the safety of motorists and prevent possible accidents, inspections should be halted on this critical road.
- Choose a Safer, Open Ground for Inspections: The inspections should be relocated to a suitable open ground, away from roadways, where they can be conducted without endangering lives or disrupting traffic.
Call to Action
We implore the concerned authorities to prioritise the safety of road users and act swiftly to relocate these inspections. A safer, more appropriate location must be chosen for vehicle inspections to prevent potential tragedies. Until then, the risk of accidents looms over every motorist traveling along this stretch of SH27.
The actions of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department are, unfortunately, causing avoidable traffic disruptions and creating a serious safety hazard. It is high time that the department practices what it preaches and makes road safety a top priority. Palakkad Roads & Rails will continue to advocate for road safety and work towards ensuring the authorities address this issue promptly.
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