Kavita was driving in Pune with her driving instructor beside her. She wanted to change lanes, so she glanced over her shoulder to check the “blind spot.” The instructor shouted at her, “गाड़ी चलाते वक्त हमेशा सामने देखो, मैडम! (Madam, always look in front of you while driving!)” Kavita had…

Speed is one of the most critical determinants of road safety, especially on urban roads where different users – pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders, public transport, and private vehicles – share limited space. Yet, public discourse often focuses on “average speed” and congestion, while overlooking the concept of “safe speed”. Understanding…

Despite growing awareness of road safety, one factor continues to demand deeper attention: speed. In 2023, overspeeding caused 68.4% of road crashes and 68.07% of fatalities in India, according to the Road Accidents in India 2023 report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). These statistics underscore the…

On Indian roads, every extra kilometre per hour can turn a close call into a life-changing crash. Speed continues to be the biggest behavioural risk, contributing to the largest share of crashes and fatalities. In 2023 alone, over-speeding was responsible for 68.4% of road accidents (3,28,727) and 68.07% of fatalities…

As India looks ahead to becoming a developed nation, a harsh truth remains: every single minute, someone dies on our roads. True development is impossible when preventable road deaths continue unchecked. In most developed countries, serious injuries or fatalities from road crashes are rare, not routine—and are treated as preventable…

India’s independence was won through immense courage, sacrifice, and a vision of freedom for all. As we near its centenary, a new freedom calls—to travel safely without fear of injury or a fatality. Every road crash fatality shatters a family, erases a future, and reminds us that nation’s progress must…

Picture this: In India, a family loses a loved one to a road crash every four minutes— over 400 fatalities each day. As 2047, the 100-year milestone of India’s independence approaches, we must now ask: how can we truly become a developed nation without making our roads safer for everyone?…

Roads are the lifeline of India’s great democracy, enabling unity, opportunity, and the nation’s social and economic progress. Since Independence, highways and city networks have opened up remote regions, linking them to opportunities beyond borders. Going through fields, deserts, mountain passes and busy towns, they are the pathways that carry…

Every time we leave our homes, whether to school, work, or the market, there’s a silent hesitation: Will a unchecked speeding vehicle or bad road conditions put us at risk? This underlying worry, in many ways, has become a part of our daily routine but it doesn’t have to be…