Refuel only those with helmets & seat belts, ADC tells petrol station owners
Jammu Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ansuya Jamwal convened a meeting with members of the Petrol Pumps Association and divisional heads of oil companies to discuss the implementation of road safety measures to check traffic violations and minimise accidents.
The meeting was also attended by Jammu RTO Jasmeet Singh along with other officials concerned.
The meeting was held in line with the recommendations of District Magistrate and Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Chairman Sachin Kumar Vaishya.
It focussed on the role of petrol pump owners in strengthening enforcement under the Motor Vehicles Act. The ADC emphasised the need for active cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure road safety and minimise violations. Petrol pump operators were directed to permit refuelling only for motorists wearing helmets or seat belts.
They were also instructed to prevent congestion inside and outside their premises and to deploy staff to regulate vehicle movement. All petrol pump owners were asked to install CCTV systems with extended video storage to assist enforcement efforts.
Petrol pump operators have also been asked to display safety advisories prominently and to ensure that their premises were not used for unauthorised parking, boarding and deboarding, which often leads to congestion.
Meanwhile, a joint enforcement drive was carried out in several parts of Jammu (North) to ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act and promote road safety among the public.
The drive focussed on curbing violations and spreading awareness regarding traffic rules. Enforcement teams were deployed at multiple checkpoints to inspect vehicles and educate commuters about safe driving practices.
Around 500 vehicles were inspected at various locations. As many as 55 drivers were e-challaned for Rs 1,34,400 under the Motor Vehicles Act. Motorists, especially drivers of light and passenger vehicles, were sensitised about the importance of adhering to traffic laws.
