Govt to crackdown on overloaded school vans
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 19 2024: With overcrowding in school vehicles becoming a growing concern, the State Government has issued a strong advisory regarding the maximum limit of students to be seated in school vehicles.

In a press note signed by its SP Wungpam Kasar , the Traffic Control Police (TCP) said that no vehicle belonging to or in use for any educational institution shall seat children in excess of 1.5 times of its registered capacity.

Urging all schools and school vehicle associations to adhere to the maximum number of students allowed in a school vehicle for safety, the TCP cautioned that defaulters will be penalised.

The initiative comes in the wake of growing concern over overcrowding in school transportation, posing significant risks to the safety and well-being of students, it added.

Stating that overloading vehicles beyond their capacity not only violates the law but also increases the likelihood of accidents and injuries, especially in the event of sudden braking or collision, the TCP added that the schools and school vehicle associations must strictly enforce and adhere to the specified maximum limit of students in school vehicles.

The TCP said that they will impound all the school vehicles which do not comply with the instruction under Section 194 A of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 .

The safety of school students is paramount and collective efforts are essential to ensure their safety, it added.

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