Naidu spoke to district collectors and revenue department officials of the respective districts. The Chief Minister was informed that the road accidents have happened due to drivers' negligence, a state government release said.
Affirming that officials need to ensure road safety, the Chief Minister said negligent driving is costing many lives. He directed officials to be stringent while granting licenses to drivers.
Asking the district collectors to create awareness on road safety through campaigns, the Chief Minister ordered revenue officials to conduct regular checks on vehicles. "Worn out vehicles or those outdated should be banned," he said.
He added that patrolling on National Highways too should be increased, the release added.