8 Reasons Why Himachal’s Road Safety Is a Concern

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Dangerous Driving

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Poor Road Infrastructure

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Weather Conditions

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Over-Speeding

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Lack of Safety Measures

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Drunk Driving

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Vehicle Condition

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Traffic Law Violations

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