Kolhapur : With the sugarcane crushing season underway, Kolhapur police have introduced alternative routes for sugarcane transport vehicles to prevent traffic congestion and accidents in the city.
Overloaded vehicles will also face penal action,” Nilotpal said. Superintendent of police Nilotpal has appealed to transporters operating trucks, tractor-trolleys and bullock carts to strictly follow the routes prescribed by the City Traffic Branch. He has also directed that sugarcane transportation within the city be restricted to night hours, between 9pm and 6am. Police will also take action against tractor-trolleys operating without reflectors and those fitted with loudspeakers playing music at high volumes. “Many tractors transporting sugarcane are fitted with loudspeakers. The loud music prevents drivers from hearing horns sounded by vehicles approaching from behind. The use of such speakers has been banned. Reflectors must also be installed at the rear of every vehicle and bullock cart to ensure visibility and prevent accidents.