Roadway-Introduction

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		Road Regulations

		Road Infrastructure


	Road Ahead Zigzag towards right.

	Road Ahead Zigzag towards Left.

	Cross Road Ahead

	Sharp Bend Towards Right

	Sharp Bend Towards Left

	Dead End Ahead

	Side Road Ahead to Righ

	Side Road Ahead to Left

	Hear Pin Bend Towards Right

	Hear Pin Bend Towards Left

	Narrow Bridge

	Sleep Hill Ahead

	Rough Road Ahead

	Guarded Level Crossing

	Unguarded Level Crossing

	Ferry Crossing Ahead

	School Ahead

Accident Check List

In Case of an Accident

The owner/driver of the vehicle must report the accident to the nearest police station within 24 hours, and also to his insurance company in the event of an accident.

The driver of a vehicle involved in an auto accident that has caused injury or damage to any person, animal, vehicle or property should render all possible assistance to the injured and report the matter to the nearest police station within 24 hours.

If the accident involves a vehicle carrying dangerous good (oil tankers, chemical carriers, etc.) it is advisable to keep everyone away. Do not let anyone smoke within 100 metres. Take emergency action as per the information displayed on the vehicle.

Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act casts obligatory responsibility on every driver/owner of the vehicle involved in an accident to convey the injured to the nearest hospital/medical practitioner. The doctor so approached shall be duty bound to render necessary medical aid or treatment without waiting for any procedural formalities.

You should offer medical assistance. If the person refuses, attempt to obtain in writing that he/she does not wish to receive medical attention. Note down the names and addresses of the witnesses and registration numbers of the vehicles passing by. They may be useful in case of legal complications later.

Note down the name of the policeman who comes on the scene.

Guidelines

In case of Accidents :
Halt your vehicle
Remove the injured to the nearest private / Govt. Hospital
At the Government Hospital, give your name, address and relevant information of the accident to the duty constable stationed at the casualty department.
Wait in the hospital for arrival of the duty officer from the Police Station.
If you cannot give first aid or medical treatment to the injured at the place of the accident because you are surrounded by a mob, then you must report this incident immediately to nearest Police Station.

As per the provisions of sections 134(a), (b) r/w 187 M. V. Act Driver failing to do so is liable for three months imprisonment or five hundred rupees fine or both.