Road accidents in J&K are attributed to reckless driving, overspeeding, poor road conditions and inadequate enforcement of traffic rules.As per official data, 40 per cent of accidents have occurred in Jammu, Udhampur, Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu region.“Accidental data analysis shows that the number of accidents and fatality rate needs to be brought down, making it imperative to promote preventive strategy for road safety,” reads the official notification.It also stated that the government, with a vision to achieve the goal of reduction in road accidents and fatalities by 50 per cent by 2030, is committed to bring a significant reduction in road accidents in coordination with all stakeholders and government agencies.
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