Patna: Despite strict directives from the Bihar Transport Department, compliance with live vehicle tracking and safety regulations remains alarmingly low—especially outside Patna. Nearly 30% of passenger vehicles and 50% of school transport vehicles across the state are operating without the mandatory Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD), according to official data.
In addition, over 40% of school vehicles and smaller passenger transports lack police identification codes, as well as the driver’s name and contact number, which are required to be displayed clearly on the vehicles.
While adherence to safety norms is slightly better in the capital, the situation in other districts is more concerning. The department has now instructed district authorities to enforce the installation of live tracking systems and police codes on all eligible vehicles—excluding auto-rickshaws—or face consequences.
Failure to comply will result in denial of vehicle registration and pollution certificates. In more severe cases, non-compliant vehicles may be seized and fined, officials confirmed.
The live tracking devices are designed to enhance road safety by providing real-time location updates, detecting overspeeding, and triggering alerts during emergencies or in cases of equipment tampering. The system uses geo-fencing and tracking software to monitor a vehicle’s movement on a digital map, offering visibility not only to authorities but also to vehicle owners.
