The state capital faces its own set of problems when it comes to road safety. From jaywalking, talking over phone while driving, ignorance of lane-discipline to haphazard parking, causing road safety concerns. It has often been noticed that most pedestrian accidents occur because of jaywalking or crossing the busy road unlawfully.
However, till now no provisions have been made for pedestrians inBiharunder the clauses of The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, which empowers state to regulate the activities of both motorists as well as pedestrians.
Negligence of lane discipline is another frequently committed traffic offence on the roads of Patna. Though penalty can be imposed under section 190 of MV Act, clause 119 where the traffic police can fine up to Rs100, but such action is hardly taken.