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@article{178782,
        author = {DR KHAJA FAREED UDDIN and MD ABDUL HAMEED and MR MOHAMMED JALAL UDDIN and MOHAMMED FAHAD AHMED HYDRI and Shaik Asrar Ahmed and Mohammedfahad shareef and Shaik Hafeezur Rahman},
        title = {STUDY OF ROAD ACCIDENTS AND SAFTY MEASUREMENTS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5091-5097},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178782},
        abstract = {Hyderabad continues to grapple with significant road safety challenges, despite concerted efforts by authorities.  In 2024, the city recorded over 2,745 road accidents, resulting in 227 fatalities and more than 3,000 injuries.  Notably, motorcyclists and pedestrians remain the most vulnerable groups, with motorcyclists accounting for approximately 55% of fatalities in the Cyberabad region alone.  
Key contributing factors to these accidents include overspeeding, drunk driving, helmetless riding, and distracted driving, particularly the use of mobile phones.  The Hyderabad Traffic Police reported a significant increase in traffic violations, with over 48 lakh violation tickets issued in 2024.  Drunk driving cases saw a 140% surge, totaling 8,40,084 cases, while helmetless riding violations exceeded 22 lakh.  
In response, authorities have intensified enforcement measures, including surprise checks and increased penalties.  The implementation of the '4Es' strategy—Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and Emergency care—has been pivotal in addressing road safety concerns.  
This study underscores the urgent need for continued and enhanced road safety initiatives in Hyderabad.  Recommendations include stricter enforcement of traffic laws, public awareness campaigns focusing on safe driving practices, and infrastructure improvements such as better road signage and pedestrian crossings.  By adopting a comprehensive approach, Hyderabad can aim to reduce road accidents and enhance the safety of all road users.},
        keywords = {Sustainable construction, digital tools, BIM, AI, IoT, GIS, blockchain, green materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction. Road accidents, traffic safety, reckless driving, speeding, vehicle defects, road conditions, law enforcement, emergency response, ITS, accident prevention.},
        month = {May},
        }