Traffic lights violations and reckless driving In India
Motorcycle vs. Car Accident at Guntur Traffic Lights controlled Intersection. At a traffic light-controlled intersection in Guntur, a motorcyclist and pillion, both teenagers (rider and pillion), approached at high speed. The rider was weaving on the road, ignoring speed limits, and neither wearing a helmet nor a pillion rider. As the rider noticed the green light from a distance from the traffic lights, he didn’t see the timing or anticipate the change from green to amber to red.
By the time the rider reached the intersection, the traffic light had turned red after the sequence, but they attempted to cross the intersection with speed. At the same time, a car moving from the left side collided with the front of the speeding motorcycle. The impact resulted in the pillion rider being thrown from the bike and facing serious head injury upon hitting on the road. The rider was also thrown off and dragged the bike for a few meters. Tragically, both the rider and Pillion succumbed to death due to their serious injuries.
Contribution factor to the accident:
- Over speeding: The teenager was riding at high speed, reducing the reaction time and increased the stopping distance.
- Disobeying traffic lights led to the collision.
- Lack of Safety Gear (Helmet): Neither the rider nor the pillion was wearing helmets, leading to injury and fatalities.
- Teenager riding: inexperienced driving behaviour at traffic light-controlled intersections is a cause of accident and death. Drunk Driving in India: A Silent Killer and Credible Threat on the Roads.
Common Causes of Road Accidents at Traffic Lights:
- Red-light Jumping: Ignoring red signals, leading to dangerous situations.
- Speeding: reducing reaction time to unexpected changes at intersections.
- Distraction: Inattention while driving can cause delays in stopping at lights.
- Aggressive Driving: Tailgating or trying to beat the light often leads to accidents.https://comtransport.assam.gov.in/frontimpotentdata/traffic-rules-and-traffic-signals
What you should do at a traffic light-controlled intersection:
- Control your vehicle at intersections.
- Anticipate for emergency stops.
- Slow and driving or riding is shorter stopping distances.
- Be prepared to stop at green lights turning red.
It will reduce the risk of accidents, make it easier to stop at intersections, and improve road safety.
Drive Safe, Stay Safe!
