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Photograph 1. Heavy vehicles plying in the middle and right lanes 6-lane NH 8
On my RTI appeal, the Central Information Commission (CIC) of India gave a ruling
in my favour despite the presence of NHAI General Managers at the hearing. You can
see the CIC judgment dated 15 April 2009 at the following link:
http://indiankanoon.org/doc/1942805/
The CIC rightly directed the NHAI to enforce the driving lane discipline on this
highway within 3 months. Although more than 7 years have passed, NHAI still has to
act. Sab chalta hai. We have similar situation on our 4-lane highways like NH 11
Jaipur- Agra Road where the trucks are plying on the right lane rather than in the left
lane, forcing cars to overtake illegally from the left lane which is also dangerous
(Photograph 2).
The simple solution to this problem is to put simple traffic signs every 5 km on
multilane national highways showing a truck in the left lane and car in the right
lane. That's the answer. The PMO has to put its foot down to get these signs erected
by NHAI on an urgent basis. Time is of essence because lives are being lost every
single day. Two examples of traffic signs prepared by my artist niece, Damini Rathore
for 4-lane and 6-lane highway are shown in Figures 1 and 2. I would like to know:
what is the problem in doing so. If there is any problem what is the alternate?