Yamuna Expressway: New rules have been implemented to prevent over speeding on Yamuna Express. From December 15, 2023, the speed limit for cars and light vehicles on Yamuna Express has been reduced to 75 kilometers per hour and the speed of heavy vehicles like trucks, buses etc. has been reduced to 60 kilometers per hour.
Earlier the speed limit was this much
Earlier, the speed limit for cars and light vehicles on Yamuna Express was 100 kilometers per hour and the speed limit for heavy vehicles like trucks, buses etc. was 80 kilometers per hour.
challan on over speed
Under the new rules, challan will be issued for driving faster than the speed limit on Yamuna Express. Driving above the speed limit for cars and light vehicles can result in a fine of ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 and a jail term of up to three months. Driving faster than the speed limit for heavy vehicles can result in a fine of ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 25,000 and a jail term of up to three months.
Many major accidents due to fog
There have been many road accidents due to fog on Yamuna Expressway, in which many people have lost their lives. To prevent these accidents, the administration has decided to put brakes on the speed of vehicles, in the year 2012 the speed of vehicles was fixed at 120 km per hour. After this, in 2016-17, the speed of cars was increased to 100 km per hour and the speed of commercial vehicles was increased to 80 km per hour.
Be careful while driving in fog
Driving during fog is a challenging task. Fog reduces visibility, making it difficult to see other vehicles and get enough time to stop. The following things should be kept in mind while driving in fog:
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Reduce your speed. Visibility is reduced in fog, so you should keep your speed low so that you can have enough time to stop.
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Turn on your headlights and fog lights. headlights help other vehicles see your car, while fog lights help clear away fog.
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Maintain proper distance from other vehicles. Sudden braking in fog can be difficult, so you should maintain proper distance from other vehicles so that you can get enough time to stop them.
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Press your brakes slowly. Applying brakes suddenly in fog can cause the wheels of your car to start slipping. Therefore, you should press your brakes slowly.
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Keep your doors and windows closed. Fog can cause fog inside your car. Therefore, you should keep your doors and windows closed.
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Keep your mind calm. Driving in fog can be stressful. Therefore, you should keep your mind calm and focused.