DC imposes restrictions on movement of heavy vehicles near schools in Chamarajanagar
The Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar has implemented restrictions on heavy vehicle movement near schools to enhance student safety. These restrictions apply during specific hours when students arrive and leave school, and include limits on speed and noise. The decision follows public concerns about traffic congestion and safety risks associated with heavy vehicles in school zones.
- ▪Heavy vehicles are prohibited within 200 metres of schools during specified hours.
- ▪The restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
- ▪Vehicles must not exceed a speed limit of 30 kmph in school zones and cannot use loud horns.
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Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar Shreeroopa has issued orders prohibiting the movement of heavy vehicles within a radius of 200 metres of all Government, aided and unaided primary and secondary schools in the district during specified hours when the schools start and close for the day.In a statement, the Deputy Commissioner said the temporary restriction will remain in force from 8 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. when the students arrive at school and from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., when the students leave the school, subject to certain conditions.The restriction covers all types of heavy vehicles including tippers, heavy lorries, and other heavy goods transport vehicles.Even outside the restricted hours, the vehicles passing through the school zones should not exceed the speed limit of 30 kmph and…
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