With the deaths of former MLC Vinayak Mete and Tata Group ex-chairman Cyrus Mistry in road accidents in a span of 20 days renewing the focus on road safety, the government has started working on eliminating 1,004 black spots on the state highways. These spots account for 53 per cent of accidents in Maharashtra, while speeding is responsible for  72 per cent of the mishaps. 

CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis reviewed road safety on Monday, asking the administration to work on an action plan to reduce road accidents and fatalities.