Kohima: In a move aimed at improving road safety, reducing accidents and ensuring smoother traffic flow, the Dimapur Police has notified revised speed limits for vehicles on major roads and highways under its jurisdiction.
According to an official order issued by Commissioner of Police Aotula T. Imchen, IPS, the new regulations came into effect on June 1, 2026.
Under the revised norms, vehicles travelling along National Highway-29 from Zion Hospital Junction to Chümoukedima will be permitted a maximum speed of 50 kmph. Within Dimapur city limits, the speed limit has been capped at 30 kmph to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other road users in densely populated areas.
Meanwhile, motorists using the newly developed four-lane NH-29 bypass stretch from Kushiabill towards Chathe Bridge in the Patkai–Seithekema sector will be allowed to travel at speeds of up to 80 kmph, considering the improved road infrastructure along the route.
The notification also reiterates Supreme Court guidelines on parking and halting vehicles on national highways. Heavy vehicles, trucks and other commercial vehicles will not be allowed to park or stop on national highways except at designated parking bays, lay-bys or authorised roadside facilities.
In the event of vehicle breakdowns or emergencies, motorists have been directed to switch on hazard warning lights and place reflective warning triangles at appropriate distances to alert approaching vehicles and prevent accidents.
Commissioner Imchen said the measures have been introduced in the interest of public safety and to minimise risks associated with overspeeding, roadside parking and other traffic violations on busy highway corridors.
The police have appealed to motorists to strictly adhere to the notified speed limits and comply with all traffic regulations. Authorities warned that violations would invite legal action under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Dimapur Police expressed hope that strict compliance with the new regulations would contribute to safer roads, better traffic management and a reduction in road accidents across the district.
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