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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nRepresentative image<\/span><\/p>\n KOLKATA: Lalbazar is likely to extend the concessions that were given to cyclists to use certain city roads last month. No changes, however, will be made to the order and it might be sanctioned with its previous rules.
The earlier order, which was passed on June 9, expired on Thursday. A few days ago, some traffic guards had pleaded that roads, where cycling was not allowed, be mentioned clearly in the new order.
\u201cBicycles will be allowed in the lanes and by-lanes within Kolkata Police jurisdiction. Restrictions will continue on the main arterial roads, flyovers and any other area as notified from time to time. Cyclists should obey one-way restrictions and other traffic rules and regulations. It shall come into force with immediate effect and shall be in effect till July 30, 2020,\u201d the previous order had stated.
Sources said the brass did not want to tinker much with the earlier order, given the ground conditions \u2014 for which the notification was issued in the first place \u2014 had not changed much. \u201cWe have taken an informed decision, looking into all issues,\u201d said DC (traffic) Rupesh Kumar. The notification is expected to be issued in the next 24 hours.
Various cops at traffic guards said that over the past two-odd months, they managed to bring some sense among bicyclists. \u201cMost cyclists are now aware of the roads they must follow. At the same time, we have also started imposing nominal fines only at selective spots to drill in the importance of following traffic rules while riding a cycle,\u201d said an ACP. \u201cHowever, once the \u2018no-go\u2019 roads get earmarked, it\u2019s always easier for cyclists to follow them,\u201d he added.
Lalbazar though warned cyclists that big and important roads would continue to be out of bounds. \u201cWe cannot allow cycles on the main roads and flyovers in the city. They have to use the lanes and by lanes. There will be no restrictions on timings, except the curfew hours between 9pm and 5am,\u201d said DC (Traffic) Rupesh Kumar. Earlier, 62 roads in Kolkata had a blanket ban on cycling between 7am and 11pm.
Police said that they were taking a practical stance on this issue. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n