Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 (Nokinketer News): The Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, has notified revised maximum speed limits for various categories of motor vehicles on major roads and highways under its jurisdiction to enhance road safety, reduce accidents, and ensure smoother traffic movement.

An official order issued by Commissioner of Police Aotula T. Imchen, IPS, the new speed regulations came into effect from June 1, 2026, and are intended to curb overspeeding and improve overall traffic discipline across the district.

Under the revised regulations, vehicles traveling along National Highway-29 from Zion Hospital Junction to Chümoukedima will be allowed a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour (km/h). Within the Dimapur city area, the speed limit has been fixed at 30 km/h to ensure the safety of pedestrians and road users in densely populated zones.

For the newly developed four-lane NH-29 bypass stretch extending from Kushiabill to Chathe Bridge in the Patkai–Seithekema sector, motorists will be permitted to travel at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, considering the improved road infrastructure and traffic conditions on the route.

The notification also reiterates guidelines issued by the Supreme Court regarding parking and stopping cars on national highways. It states that heavy vehicles, trucks, and other commercial vehicles shall not be allowed to park or halt on national highways except at designated parking bays, lay-bys, or authorized roadside amenities.

In addition, motorists have been advised to follow prescribed safety measures during vehicle breakdowns or emergencies. Drivers are required to switch on hazard warning lights and place reflective warning triangles at appropriate distances to alert approaching vehicles and prevent road accidents.

Imchen stated that the measures have been introduced in the interest of public safety and to minimize risks arising from overspeeding, roadside parking, and other traffic violations along busy highway corridors.

The police have appealed to all motorists and members of the public to strictly adhere to the notified speed limits and comply with all traffic rules and regulations. Authorities cautioned that any violation of the order would attract legal action under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The Dimapur Police expressed hope that strict compliance with the new regulations would contribute towards safer roads, better traffic management, and a reduction in road accidents across the district.

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