An Appeal for Green Corridor Dear citizens, It is imperative and necessary for emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire tenders, police vehicles, etc. to reach their destination in time in the interest of safety & security of general public. It is the duty of every citizen to ensure free passage to such emergency vehicles. Recently, a 16-year-old boy got a new life on 03.01.2015, when Delhi and Gurgaon Police came together to create a “Green Corridor” to help transfer a heart swiftly, in which a distance of 32 kms. was covered just in 29 minutes in a well planned and coordinated movement. Delhi traffic police provided pilot and ensured signal free movement of the ambulance. However, this could be achieved with the cooperation of the other road users who provided smooth and clear passage to the ambulance. In order to ensure uninterrupted movement of emergency vehicles on Delhi roads, the Transport Department GNCT of Delhi has issued a notification under section 115 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 vide which it has been made mandatory that the extreme right lane on roads having three or more lanes will be used by emergency vehicles. All other categories of vehicles will have to vacate the extreme right lane by moving the left on the road/street whenever indicated by siren and flashing of lights which will have the overriding right of way overall other motor vehicles. Violation of this provision of law i.e. section 115 M.V. Act, 1988 is punishable under section 194 (1) M.V. Act, 1988 which attract a fine of Rs. 2000/-. Delhi Traffic Police requests & urges all citizens of Delhi to provide free passage to emergency vehicles in interest of safety & security of citizens. All hospitals in Delhi are requested to report non compliance of right of passage to ambulances transporting critical patients or organs for transplant. Please cooperate with Delhi Traffic Police to save a life. Dr. Muktesh Chander Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Delhi
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:32:24 +0000
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