Hyderabad, March 29 -- In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety, the Malkajgiri Police have introduced new restrictions on the movement of heavy and medium motor vehicles during peak hours across the commissionerate.

The orders, issued on Saturday by Commissioner of Police Avinash Mohanty, apply to vehicles such as DCMs, vans, water tankers, concrete mixer trucks, lorries, JCBs, tractors, and private buses. These vehicles will not be allowed on key routes during peak timings, which are set from 7:30 am to 11:30 am and 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm each day.

Move in response to traffic volume

According to officials, the decision comes in response to a noticeable rise in traffic volume, which has been contributing to frequ...