With its road safety campaign a smashing success, the transport department will now get to purchase as many as 187 new interceptor vehicles, equipped with speed guns, lux meters and other key requirements for road safety.

Deputy transport commissioner (road safety cell) and transport officer Bharat Kalaskar said, “With a budget of Rs 38.33 crore approved by the Maharashtra government, this initiative reflects the state’s commitment to promoting awareness and ensuring safer roads.