Lidar Speed Gun Introduced on Muglin Highway to Penalize Speeding Drivers

May 16, Muglin (Chitwan) – Traffic police have begun enforcing penalties against drivers who operate vehicles at high speeds. In an effort to reduce accidents, the Highway Security and Traffic Management Office of Nepal Police in Ramnagar, Chitwan, has started utilizing “Lidar Speed Gun” technology on the Narayangadh–Muglin highway section.

Recognized as a high-risk area, the Ramnagar–Jungedi zone near the forest is subject to daily patrols by traffic police using this new technology to apprehend speeding motorists. Following confirmation that speeding is a key factor in road accidents, the office head, Dillinarayan Pandey, stated that the use of modern technology has been enhanced to address the issue.

With the onset of the monsoon season, which typically increases road accident risks, this system is expected to be particularly effective. On its first day of implementation, more than 60 drivers were penalized for driving at speeds exceeding the prescribed limits, according to Pandey. The office also plans to conduct regular checks on accident-prone road sections across all 10 districts of Karnali Province.