Haridwar Police has issued a road-safety appeal asking people to maintain sufficient distance while overtaking a bus or another large vehicle. The warning focuses on the danger of attempting to pass through a small gap.

The appeal follows a viral video in which people appear to be trying to overtake a large vehicle in limited space. The individuals’ identities and the precise circumstances are not provided.

Why distance matters

According to the police message, drivers of buses and other large vehicles may not always realise that someone is attempting to pass them in a narrow space. This can leave limited room for the overtaking vehicle or person to proceed safely.

Haridwar Police asked road users to show patience instead of trying to move ahead in a tight gap. It also advised them to keep adequate distance from the larger vehicle during the manoeuvre.

The message applies specifically to overtaking situations involving buses and other large vehicles. It does not identify a particular road, vehicle, injury or collision connected with the video.

Police appeal to road users

The advisory’s central message is simple: wait when necessary, keep space and avoid forcing an overtake beside a large vehicle. The police shared the warning as a public road-safety appeal.

Key guidance

  • Maintain adequate distance from a bus or other large vehicle.
  • Be patient before attempting to overtake.
  • Avoid trying to pass through a narrow gap.
  • Remember that the larger vehicle’s driver may not know about the attempt to overtake.

Conclusion

Haridwar Police has urged road users to combine patience with adequate distance when overtaking buses and other large vehicles, particularly where the available space is limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who issued the road-safety appeal?

Haridwar Police issued the appeal.

Q. What type of vehicles does the warning concern?

It concerns buses and other large vehicles.

Q. What prompted the police message?

The message followed a viral video showing people attempting to overtake a large vehicle through limited space.

Q. Why should road users maintain distance?

The larger vehicle’s driver may not always know that someone is trying to pass in a narrow space.

Q. What did Haridwar Police ask people to do?

Police asked people to remain patient and maintain adequate distance while overtaking.