32 sleeper buses Checked For Safety Lapses, Slapped Fine

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Sagar Watch News/ January 17, 2026/  To check sleeper passenger buses, school buses, and illegally operated vehicles, today, on Friday, a special drive has conducted. The inspection was led by the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Sagar, at the main bus stand, Narsinghpur Road, and Bhopal Road.

During the drive, 32 sleeper buses and other vehicles were inspected. Serious safety lapses were found in eight sleeper buses, including non-standard or missing fire extinguishers, improper entry and exit arrangements, sliders fitted on sleeper berths, and the absence of other mandatory safety measures. Following these violations, action was taken under the Motor Vehicles Act, and a total fine of ₹55,000 was recovered.

Mandatory Safety Norms to Be Enforced

In line with AIS-119 safety standards, all sleeper bus operators in the district have been directed to present their vehicles for inspection on January 18, 2026, at the Regional Transport Office, Sagar. Only buses complying with the following norms will be permitted to operate:

• Separate two doors for entry and exit

• Four emergency exits: one on the driver’s side at the rear, one at the center rear, and two on the roof (front and rear), each measuring 58 cm x 90 cm

• Two fire extinguishers of 10 kg each, placed at the front and rear

• No driver partition door

• No sliders on sleeper berths; only easy-to-open curtains are allowed

The district administration has urged all sleeper bus operators to strictly follow these safety norms. Officials warned that strict action under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, will be taken against any vehicle found violating the rules during future checks.

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