BANGALORE: Humanitarians are set free to help accidental victims without having to worry about dealing with confusing legal cases; for the government is soon to include the Good Samaritan provision in the impending Road Safety Act. The move came to light after Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern during 'Mann Ki Baat' radio talk regarding road safety and assisting accidental victims.
Ministry of road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari is believed to have already compiled the guidelines for the forthcoming safety bill which is expected to provide legal framework for protection of do-gooders. This bill will ensure that these good samaritans will be rid from any kind of harassment and intimidation from hospital authorities and police despite their good deeds, reports ET.
A senior government official said, “All these things would be given a legal backing as part of the law. The guidelines have already been brought out.” The government aims at starting a crash fund to aid victims during emergency medical assistance. “The motive is to encourage people to help accident victims and ensure that ordinary people do not face any harassment from authorities,” he added.
According to the Law Commission report regarding emergency medical care to victims, it is instated that half the fatalities in accidents could have been saved if victims were admitted to hospitals within an hour of the accident. The setback usually comes from bystanders who are hesitant to aid victims for fear of being subjected to civil and criminal danger and are forced to reveal their identity. The government estimated the death of 15 people in road accidents in India every hour.
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