NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday informed the High Court that steps were taken to double the present pre-set limit of 40 kmph on speed governors that will come with public transport vehicles having permits to ply in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The speed limit for public transport vehicles is set at 40 kmph as per a 2017 government notification.
The Delhi government counsel told the high court that the administration is awaiting the Lieutenant Governor’s approval to the proposal on increase the pre-set limit is awaited. The high court asked the AAP government to file an affidavit regarding status of the proposal before the next hearing on July 30.
The court directive came while hearing a PIL by the Commercial Drivers Welfare Association which challenged a Delhi government notification that made it mandatory to install speed governors in public transport vehicles running in the NCR.
