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Over 82,000 Deaths in India Linked to Speeding, Fueling Calls for Stricter Limits
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:00 PM
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Over 82,000 deaths in India have been attributed to speeding, prompting calls for stricter speed limits across the country.
A recent report has revealed a staggering statistic: over 82,000 deaths in India have been directly linked to speeding. This alarming figure has ignited a debate about the need for stricter speed limits across the country. Advocates argue that enforcing lower speed limits, particularly in urban areas and on highways, could significantly reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities. The debate comes as India grapples with a high rate of road accidents, making it one of the deadliest countries for road travel.