Agartala, July 2 -- In a move to enhance road safety, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday announced that speed tracking systems will soon be installed across key locations in the state to monitor and penalize speeding, especially by commercial transport vehicles.

Speaking at the launch event of 16 newly acquired Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, Saha emphasized the growing concern over reckless driving.

"Public transport vehicles carry lives. Any negligence can be fatal. That's why we're working on a system to penalize speed limit violations with strict fines," he said.

Highlighting the need for safer roads, the Chief Minister also said the government is considering legislation to make periodic fitness checks for vehicles...