Thu Dec 18 19:44:17 UTC 2025: Summary:
Despite a ban enforced nearly two years ago by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), two-wheelers and autorickshaws are still frequently accessing the main carriageway of the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway. Commuters report that the lack of consistent monitoring has allowed these prohibited vehicles to bypass toll plazas and enter the highway, endangering both themselves and other drivers. The absence of highway patrol vehicles and traffic police personnel at entry and exit points has contributed to the violations. Motorists have witnessed reckless behavior, such as speeding motorcycles with obscured license plates. NHAI officials state that Artificial Intelligence-powered traffic enforcement cameras have been installed to enhance surveillance and detect violations.
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Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway Still Plagued by Illegal Vehicles, Despite Ban
Bengaluru, December 19, 2025 – Concerns are mounting over the continued presence of prohibited vehicles, particularly two-wheelers and autorickshaws, on the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway. Despite a ban implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) nearly two years ago, these vehicles are frequently spotted on the main carriageway, posing a significant safety risk to other drivers.
Commuters report that the lack of consistent monitoring and enforcement has allowed violators to slip through unchecked. Many have noted the absence of highway patrol vehicles and traffic police personnel at entry and exit points, making it easier for unauthorized vehicles to access the high-speed stretch.
“I see banned vehicles almost every day,” said Amruth Raj, a regular commuter on the route. “Autorickshaws are particularly visible in the early morning hours, and I’ve even seen motorcycles driving in the wrong direction.”
Rajendra Prasad, another frequent traveler, echoed these concerns, stating that the sudden entry of two-wheelers into high-speed lanes can easily distract drivers and lead to accidents. He also recalled an incident where he witnessed a motorcyclist speeding with a deliberately obscured license plate.
The NHAI officially banned two-wheelers, autorickshaws, tractors, and other slow-moving vehicles from the main carriageway on August 1, 2023, citing safety concerns related to mixed traffic conditions.
In response to these concerns, NHAI officials claim that they have installed advanced monitoring systems, including Artificial Intelligence-powered traffic enforcement cameras at key locations along the highway. These cameras are intended to enhance surveillance and detect a range of violations, including the entry of prohibited vehicles.
However, commuters remain skeptical and call for increased and consistent enforcement to ensure the safety of all highway users. The NHAI has yet to announce what further steps it will take to address the ongoing violations.
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