The speed limit for both heavy and light vehicles will be reduced on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway, effective December 15. As part of an annual safety measure, especially during the foggy winter months, the changes will be enforced on both the busy expressways, confirmed DCP Traffic Yamuna Prasad. He explained the fog reduces the visibility on the roads during the winter months, making it difficult to drive.
Freezing temperatures also lead to slippery roads. The measures aim to avoid any untoward incident, Yamuna Prasad said, adding violators will face strict action. 10 key points to know Beginning December 15, 2024, the Noida traffic police will cap speed limits for light vehicles from 100 kmph to 75 kmph and for heavy vehicles from 60 kmph to 50 kmph on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
Likewise, for those travelling on the Yamuna Expressway, the speed limit will be reduced from 100 kmph to 75 kmph for light vehicles and 80 kmph to 60 kmph for heavy vehicles. As a standard safety measure, the speed limit will remain enforced from December 15 to February 15, 2025, during the peak winter months. The Noida authority will also include new speed limit signs on the expressways to keep drivers informed along with fog lights to improve visibility.
The traffic police in collaboration with Noida Authority will take the final measures to enforce the revised speed limits. In case of violation, light vehicles will be fined Rs 2,000 while heavy vehicles will .
