Traffic Police Chief Emphasizes Technology and Education for Road Safety
Summary
Kathmandu traffic police chief Suresh Prasad Kafle has called for a technology-friendly “faceless traffic” system, stronger infrastructure, and traffic education to reduce road accidents in Nepal. He said drunk driving, drug-impaired driving, and speeding are the main causes of crashes and urged police to enforce the law politely and transparently.
Key Points
- SSP Suresh Prasad Kafle said traffic police cannot reduce accidents by relying only on whistles and manual roadside control.
- He urged a shift toward a technology-friendly “faceless traffic” system, backed by engineering, education, and enforcement.
- Kafle said traffic education should be introduced from school level and included in driver licensing processes.
- He said road accidents have fallen about 20 percent year-on-year, but the situation is still not satisfactory, with around eight deaths a day in Nepal.
