New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently announced speed relief on expressways. As reported by The Indian Express, Gadkari said that no traffic challans would be issued for vehicles travelling at a speed of up to 120 kmph on expressways. Additionally, he also announced a 20% speeding buffer for motorists exceeding this new speed limit.

While many have welcomed the move, a few raised safety concerns for travellers.

"Some people are receiving notices on the road due to speed. I have instructed that no notices should be sent for speeds up to 120 kmph. And even above 120, if someone exceeds it by 20%, let them go. If someone goes beyond this, issue a challan," Nitin Gadkari said, as quoted ...