Port Blair, Aug 12: The A&N Traffic Police has informed all motorists traveling on the stretch from Dairy Farm Jn. to Bathu Basthi Jn that this area is adjacent to the runway of VSI Airport and the use of high beam headlights during night hours poses a significant risk to the safety of aircraft operations. When high beams are used near airport runways, the intense light can interfere with pilots' vision, particularly during landing and take-off phases leading to hazardous situations for both the aircraft and the passengers on board.

To prevent any possible risks, all motorists are strictly advised to avoid using high beam headlights while traveling on the Dairy Farm to Bathu Basthi stretch during night hours. Strict action will be taken against any motorist found violating this advisory. Offenders will be booked for endangering public safety U/s of 111 (4) AN MVR/177 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 amounting to Rs. 500 for the first offence.

The Traffic Police urges all road users to cooperate and adhere to this advisory to ensure the safety of both road users and air traffic.

General public is also encouraged to report traffic violations such as riding without helmet, Using mobile phone while driving, use of multi tone horn, excess smoke emission, illegal/obstructive parking, retrofitted/modified silencers, rash & negligent driving & triple riding etc. by sending clear photograph/short videos of violation containing clear registration no. of vehicle with date, time and place of offence on the official Whatsapp No. 9531892228 or to inform on the Traffic Control Room Number 03192-243812 for prompt action against the violators.