"Extremely pleased to receive a phone call frm Minister Ramdas Kadam ji about my proposal being approved by concerned depts of the Union and the State Governments," Aaditya tweeted.
He said that he had proposed an amendment to the rules to have two levels of audibility for ambulance sirens. One at the current level and the other a higher audibility siren at 120 decibels for traffic.
He said this will largely help the ambulances and traffic police to communicate in high traffic zones and clear out faster in emergencies.
As per the existing norms and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders, the ambulance sirens cannot exceed 10 decibles over the existing ambient levels. Typically, this would mean a range of 85-90 db in Mumbai.
"The problem is that there is no system of managing traffic. If they cannot see a huge ambulance with flashing lights, no sound will make a difference. Sensitisation is needed," he said.
"Higher noise levels are not desirable for anybody. It only causes additional stress and health hazards for common citizens," Goenka said.
Kishor Rithe of Satpuda Foundation, which works in the field of environment, forest and wildlife protection, said no vehicle will give space to an ambulance unless there are changes in traffic regulations.
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