Experts call for dedicated two-wheeler lanes, stricter traffic law enforcement

New Delhi: Road safety experts on Friday emphasised the need for dedicated lanes for two-wheelers and stricter enforcement of traffic laws to enhance rider safety and reduce accidents. Addressing an event here, Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) President Rohit Baluja said electric two-wheelers are about 44 per cent of the total two-wheelers in the country.

"What needs to be done is have dedicated driving lanes for them, this will help in rider safety and avoid crashes as they are the most vulnerable road users along with pedestrians," he said.

Baluja said India accounts for the highest number of fatal road accidents with 4.8 lakh road crashes each year resulting in 1.8 lakh deaths.


The government's top priorities are road safety, expansion of safe highways, vehicle safety, and bolstering electric vehicles, he added.

International Road Federation(IRF) president Emeritus K K Kapila said two-wheelers are the lifeline of major cities in the country, despite improvements in public transport.

The only solution is to find ways and means to make them safe through the use of technology, Kapila added.

Hero Motocorp Ltd Executive Advisor Harjeet Singh said most two-wheeler riders know that flouting traffic rules can lead to accidents, they still choose to violate rules. What is needed, he stressed, is a change in mindset, better education, and strict enforcement of traffic laws.