Speed Limits in Noida Have Changed, Are You Driving Within New Limits?

Noida: A heavy fog cover has enveloped parts of the city, leading to reduced visibility, especially during morning hours. Consequently, speed limits on major roads in Gautam Budh Nagar, including the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, Noida Elevated Road, and internal routes such as MP-1 and MP-2, have been reduced to ensure motorists' safety. An advisory in this regard was issued by the Noida traffic police on Wednesday.

According to a Hindustan Times report, the traffic police stated that the curbs were slightly delayed this year as fog conditions in December had been minimal so far, compounded by recent changes in the traffic department.

The Yamuna Authority, however, had implemented speed restrictions on the Yamuna Expressway starting December 15. The speed limit has been reduced to 75 km/h for light vehicles (from 100 km/h) and 60 km/h for heavy vehicles (from 80 km/h), the HT report said.

The traffic police noted that reducing the speed limit is an annual exercise, and the revised limits will remain in effect until February 15, 2025, to mitigate fog-related accidents. Lakhan Singh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), stated that foggy conditions significantly reduce visibility, increasing the risk of accidents.

He said, "Maintaining a controlled speed allows drivers more time to react to unforeseen circumstances on the road. For this reason, we have reduced the speed limit on key roads for light and heavy vehicles. The aim is to reduce accidents during the foggy season, but drivers must also take responsibility for following the rules. The curbs have been enforced from December 16 this year, but an official advisory was issued on Wednesday," as quoted by Hindustan Times.

The report added that, as per the revised speed limits, the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway now has a limit of 75 km/h for light vehicles and 50 km/h for heavy vehicles. The Noida Elevated Road, which links Sector 27 to Sectors 61/62, has a reduced speed limit of 50 km/h for light vehicles and 40 km/h for heavy vehicles, the HT report stated.

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