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Minister Orders Motorway Overspeeding FIRs, Axle-Load Clampdown, Staff Pullback

NHMP faces a one-week deadline to show results under new enforcement rules.

Overview

  • Motorists driving above 150 km/h on motorways will face FIRs, with fines imposed for speeds over 120 km/h.
  • The minister directed 100% enforcement of overspeeding and axle-load policies to improve safety and protect road infrastructure.
  • All official staff posted at officers’ residences must report back to duty, ending the use of barbers, cooks, or personal attendants.
  • NHMP was instructed to run awareness campaigns at entry points, distribute pamphlets, and install warning boards to help prevent accidents.
  • Proposals to outsource vehicle fitness inspections and introduce electronic monitoring were reviewed, NHMP was ordered to submit concrete crime‑vigilance plans, and strict measures were warned if performance does not improve, with briefings also covering potential Safe City linkages.