4,000+ motorists speeding on Coastal Rd challaned this year
Additionally, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) challaned another 596 motorists for crossing speed limits, including several high-end vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Next, the police plan to go after motorists driving in the bus lane as it hinders the removal of broken down vehicles during emergencies.
Residents of south Mumbai have long complained about reckless driving and noise on Coastal Road. "The Coastal Road has become a racing track for fast cars because of the low volume of traffic on the stretch.
Fast cars are modified to create loud noise. This is disturbing our peace," said Worli resident and businessman Viren Shah. He added on Sundays, racing enthusiasts gather at a set time, with over a dozen motorists participating.
Mukul Mehra, secretary of Nepean Sea Road Citizens Forum, said dangerous driving is witnessed regularly. "Incidents include motorists cutting across three lanes of traffic, at times, in sports cars.
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The Forum has shared video evidence with the police to substantiate our claims," he said. "There could be a major collision where these fast cars could be a cause, even if not directly involved in the crash," said Mehra.
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Prompted by such complaints, the RTO set up an interceptor vehicle on the Coastal Road. The vehicle captures speed and generates challans. Traffic police also set up a similar interceptor vehicle earlier this year.
"On the south-bound arm of the Coastal Road at Worli and on the north-bound arm near the tunnel, electronic displays have also been put up that show the speed of vehicles passing in the lane beneath. Seven speed cameras are being set up for automatic generation of challans," said a police official.
Of the total 596 challans issued by the transport department, Tardeo RTO generated 306 and Wadala RTO 290. Four squads have been positioned near crucial entry and exit points to monitor violations.
Mehra argued that owners of high-end vehicles spend around Rs 1,500 just on fuel for travelling from Haji Ali to Marine Drive, raising doubts as to whether the fine of Rs 2,000 is deterrent enough.
A Breach Candy resident said speeding during the day time appeared to be somewhat under control due to the interceptor vehicles. "But speedsters have figured out that early morning and late night could still work for racing, especially on weekends," she said. The Coastal Road accommodates a daily average of 18,000 to 20,000 vehicles.
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