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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
47% of motorcyclists in Delhi exceed speed limit after dark
One of the dangers on city roads, especially at night, is the motorcycle that whizzes by at a speed in excess of the limits. A study by an American organisation showed that the average speed of motorcycles that exceeded the mandated limits in Delhi was 66 kmph, much higher than the average of 43 kmph of those riding within speed limits. The study also found that 47 per cent of all motorcyclists exceeded speed limits at night compared with 33 per cent in daytime. The study by Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) also showed that at known traffic blackspots, speeding motorcycles were even faster, averaging 68 kmph. The tendency to speed varied by road type, with 33 per cent of motorcycles speeding on arterial roads against 28 per cent on local and collector roads and only 18 per cent on expressways. The speed limits on various roads range from 50kmph to 60kmph. Weekends see a noticeable uptick in speeding among motorcyclists, with the percentage of speedsters being as high as 44 per cent in April 2024 against 38 per cent on weekdays in the same period. While motorcycles account for a significant portion of speeding vehicles, it is actually the heavy vehicles that are the most notorious offenders, with nearly half of them (49%) exceeding speed limits. Commercial vehicles too are habitual violators at 42 per cent but light motorcars are more respectful of the limits with 33 per cent of them exceeding them. The outcome of the study is corroborated on the ground, with two-wheeler riders comprising 38 per cent of road accident deaths in 2023. Specifically, 549 motorcyclists died in road crashes that year. A traffic officer said that speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving and failure to use safety accessories like helmets were the main factors for the fatalities. The officer also conjectured that motorcyclists tended to speed at night and on arterial roads because of availability of road space, less traffic and fewer police patrols. Weekend spikes in speeding might be linked to recreational travel, less cautious behaviour and drunk driving. Poor policing and drawbacks in road infrastructure also fail to deter speeding, he said. In all aptness, chief minister Rekha Gupta formally launched the 'helmet wearing consequences' campaign from Connaught Place on Thursday. She said the objective of the campaign was to highlight how the negligence of not wearing a helmet can endanger the riders' lives and of their loved ones. The broader trend in Delhi shows the proportion of speeding vehicles among all vehicles increased from 27 per cent in dec 2021 to a peak at 42 per cent in April 2024 before declining slightly to 35 per cent by April this year. Despite the recent dip, the data points to a worrying tendency towards speeding in the past few years, particularly among commercial and heavy vehicles. Experts warn that speeding on motorcycles, especially during risky hours and on major roads, substantially increases the likelihood of accidents and severe injuries. They urged the authorities to implement targeted enforcement and safety campaigns to curb this dangerous behaviour, focusing also on late-night riders and weekend speedsters.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Night Riders: 47% Of Motorcyclists In Delhi Exceed Speed Limit After Dark
New Delhi: One of the dangers on city roads, especially at night, is the motorcycle that whizzes by at a speed in excess of the limits. A study by an American organisation showed that the average speed of motorcycles that exceeded the mandated limits in Delhi was 66 kmph, much higher than the average of 43 kmph of those riding within speed limits. The study also found that 47% of all motorcyclists exceeded speed limits at night compared with 33% in daytime. The study by Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) also showed that at known traffic blackspots, speeding motorcycles were even faster, averaging 68 kmph. The tendency to speed varied by road type, with 33% of motorcycles speeding on arterial roads against 28% on local and collector roads and only 18% on expressways. The speed limits on various roads range from 50kmph to 60kmph. Weekends see a noticeable uptick in speeding among motorcyclists, with the percentage of speedsters being as high as 44% in April 2024 against 38% on weekdays in the same period. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi While motorcycles account for a significant portion of speeding vehicles, it is actually the heavy vehicles that are the most notorious offenders, with nearly half of them (49%) exceeding speed limits. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Have No Words For Dog The Bounty Hunter's Transformation Cash Roadster Undo Commercial vehicles too are habitual violators at 42% but light motorcars are more respectful of the limits with 33% of them exceeding them. The outcome of the study is corroborated on the ground, with two-wheeler riders comprising 38% of road accident deaths in 2023. Specifically, 549 motorcyclists died in road crashes that year. A traffic officer said that speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving and failure to use safety accessories like helmets were the main factors for the fatalities. The officer also conjectured that motorcyclists tended to speed at night and on arterial roads because of availability of road space, less traffic and fewer police patrols. Weekend spikes in speeding might be linked to recreational travel, less cautious behaviour and drunk driving. Poor policing and drawbacks in road infrastructure also fail to deter speeding, he said. In all aptness, chief minister Rekha Gupta formally launched the 'helmet wearing consequences' campaign from Connaught Place on Thursday. She said the objective of the campaign was to highlight how the negligence of not wearing a helmet can endanger the riders' lives and of their loved ones. The broader trend in Delhi shows the proportion of speeding vehicles among all vehicles increased from 27% in dec 2021 to a peak at 42% in April 2024 before declining slightly to 35% by April this year. Despite the recent dip, the data points to a worrying tendency towards speeding in the past few years, particularly among commercial and heavy vehicles. Experts warn that speeding on motorcycles, especially during risky hours and on major roads, substantially increases the likelihood of accidents and severe injuries. They urged the authorities to implement targeted enforcement and safety campaigns to curb this dangerous behaviour, focusing also on late-night riders and weekend speedsters. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Report flags speeding by commercial, heavy vehicles; fatalities decline by 10 per cent since 2015
New Delhi, Speeding by heavy and commercial vehicles remains a major road safety concern in the national capital, even as overall road traffic fatalities have declined by 10 per cent since 2015, according to the Status Summary Report 2025 released under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety . Report flags speeding by commercial, heavy vehicles; fatalities decline by 10 per cent since 2015 The report was released on Thursday by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Transport minister Pankaj Singh and senior government and traffic police officers. Prepared by the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit in collaboration with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, the report analysed roadside observations between November 2021 and April 2025. The report highlights results from an ongoing study that captured observations of speed as a risk factor. The findings show that speeding prevalence in Delhi increased from 27 per cent in December 2021 to 35 per cent in April 2025, with heavy vehicles clocking the highest rates at 49 per cent. Commercial vehicles, including buses, rickshaws and vans, consistently showed the highest speeding prevalence at 42 per cent citywide as against 28 per cent in private vehicles. Speeding was highest among heavy vehicles compared with light vehicles and motorcycles . Even when it came to blackspots, commercial vehicles had the highest prevalence of speeding at 50 per cent compared with private vehicles at 31 per cent. A crash blackspot is a section of road where the incidence of several road crash types or a particular road crash type is comparatively higher than on other similar sections of the road. Blackspots saw mean vehicle speeds of 58 km/hour, compared to 43 km/hour among those within limits. Speeding was slightly more prevalent on weekends compared with weekdays at the crash hotspots. Speeding was highest during late night/early morning hours at blackspots last year in April. According to the report, motorcyclists were identified as a particularly vulnerable group, accounting for 38 per cent of all road traffic deaths in 2023. The report noted that motorcycles were more likely to speed on arterial roads than on expressways or local and collector roads . Late-night speeding was especially common, with 47 per cent of motorcycles exceeding limits after dark compared to 33 per cent during the day. Overall, vulnerable road users — motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists — made up 83 per cent of fatalities in 2023. Pedestrians alone accounted for 43 per cent of deaths, while vehicle occupants comprised just three per cent. The report warned that even a 1 km/h increase in average vehicle speed can raise the incidence of injury crashes by three per cent and fatal crashes by 4–5 per cent. It calls for intensified enforcement measures, stricter inspections for commercial vehicles, and targeted public awareness campaigns. The key recommendations for the Delhi Traffic Police include expanding electronic and roadside enforcement, reforming the e-Challan system for prompt fine issuance, and focusing on heavy and commercial vehicle speeding, especially at blackspots and during weekends or late nights. The Transport Department has been urged to push for mandatory antilock braking systems on all motorcycles, retrofit older models, and enforce compliance among commercial fleets. Road-building agencies such as the PWD, MCD, NDMC, DDA, and NHAI have been advised to conduct regular safety audits and install speed-calming infrastructure, including humps, rumble strips, raised pedestrian crossings, and clear signage at high-risk sites. 'High speeds lead to a greater risk of a crash and a higher probability of serious injury,' the report emphasised, noting that addressing the issue requires coordinated enforcement, engineering, and education measures. Since 2021, the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit, through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety , has been conducting observations in Delhi to reduce road injuries and fatalities. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
