Chikkamagaluru: The district administration has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 and a Good Samaritan award for people who help road accident victims and shift them to a hospital within the golden hour, said deputy commissioner Bhanwar Singh Meena.“Many people see an accident but hesitate to help, fearing police inquiry and legal hassles. The govt has made it clear that Good Samaritans will not be harassed. On the contrary, they will be rewarded and honored without any questions asked,” Meena said.The golden hour, the first hour after an accident, is crucial to saving lives. Govt wants to create an ecosystem where helping accident victims becomes a social norm.At a meeting, Meena also reviewed 21 accident-prone spots identified in the district. Three have been rectified and opened to ensure smooth traffic flow, while 18 remain, especially on national highways and ghat roads.He directed officials to prepare a department-wise action plan and take up rectification works using available funds. He said signboards, caution boards, reflectors and streetlights can prevent major accidents.The executive engineer, NH Belur sub-division, said 14 black spots fall under his jurisdiction and DPRs for their development have been submitted to the competent authority.Meena also directed the urban development authority to make the streetlights on NH-173 functional immediately and asked the police to submit a proposal for the installation of traffic signals at a critical junction.
