Experts Advocate Graduated Driver Licensing to Improve Road Safety for Young Drivers in India
Karnataka Police chief M A Saleem advocates for a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system in India to reduce road accidents among young drivers by imposing phased driving restrictions. This follows recent fatal crashes involving young drivers speeding in powerful vehicles, such as incidents in Mumbai and Pune. Data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways highlights high accident and fatality rates, including many involving minors. Experts suggest combining GDL with digital monitoring and stricter enforcement to improve road safety.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 38/100 to 68/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
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deccanherald broke this story on 2 Oct, 09:02 pm. Other outlets followed.
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