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The ever-increasing traffic jams, road accidents and blatant disregard for traffic rules in Uttar Pradesh is no longer just a problem of discipline, but has taken the form of a serious administrative crisis. Certified government records obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act have revealed that 4,723 posts of traffic police in the state are vacant for a long time. This information has been given by the competent authority in response to the RTI application, which includes complete details of district wise vacancies.

Are empty. The most worrying situation is at the level of traffic sub-inspectors and constables, who carry the main responsibility of traffic control and law enforcement on the roads on a daily basis.

Story of every district, same problem

The district-wise data given in the RTI shows that the shortage of traffic police is not limited to any one city or area. From metros to small districts, almost everywhere the number of traffic personnel is much less than required. The situation in many districts is such that the responsibility of each intersection has been given to limited staff, due to which neither regular monitoring is possible nor the rules are strictly followed.

traffic problems

The direct effect of staff shortage is visible on the roads. Vehicles are often seen moving without traffic signals in busy intersections and market areas. In the absence of traffic police at many places, people can be seen turning vehicles as per their convenience, moving in the wrong direction and breaking rules.

Difficult to control accidents

According to road safety experts, the presence of traffic police plays an important role in preventing accidents. Where there is regular checking, strict adherence to helmets and seat belts, there is a reduction in accidents. But due to acute shortage of staff in Uttar Pradesh, effective action is not being taken on speed control, drink and drive checking and overloading, due to which the risk of road accidents is continuously increasing.

increasing pressure on workers

There is excessive workload on the limited number of deployed traffic police personnel. A single employee has to handle the responsibility of many intersections and areas. This not only affects the system but also affects the efficiency and health of the workers. Experts believe that if this situation continues for a long time, the traffic police system may become further weak.

Number of vehicles increased, no arrangement

In the last few years, the number of private vehicles in the state has increased rapidly. Despite construction of new roads and flyovers, the human resources required for traffic management could not be increased. As a result, even modern infrastructure is not able to provide the expected relief due to shortage of staff.

big question of public interest

It is noteworthy that this entire matter is not based on any guess or allegation, but has come to light from certified government records obtained under RTI. This situation is a serious warning for the government and police administration. Experts say that if the vacant posts of traffic police are not filled as soon as possible, then its negative impact on both the safety of common citizens and the pace of urban life will increase further.

Traffic system is not a matter limited only to jams or challans, but it is an issue of public interest to life, time and safety of millions of people, on which it has now become mandatory to take quick and concrete steps.