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The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive road safety guidelines in 2026, recognizing safe travel as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21. The judgment reflects judicial activism in addressing India’s high rate of road accidents and fatalities.
Salient Features: The guidelines impose a strict ban on parking of heavy and commercial vehicles on highways except in designated lay-bys. All illegal constructions within the Right of Way must be removed within 60 days. District-level Highway Safety Task Forces comprising administrative, police, and NHAI officials are to be established. Emergency response is strengthened by mandating ambulances and cranes every 75 km to ensure timely assistance during the “golden hour.” Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), CCTV surveillance, and GPS tracking will be used for enforcement. Blackspots must be identified and rectified within 45 days with proper signage, lighting, and speed control measures.
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Supreme Court's 2026 road safety guidelines recognize safe travel as a fundamental right under Article 21, with strict enforcement measures and Highway Safety Task Forces to reduce India's high road fatality rates.
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