How to travel safely during Covid Pandemic.
Before you set off on the road, ask yourself if your trip is essential.
Travelling by road might seem the best option at the moment.
Travelling in one’s own car seems to be the safest way to go long distances.
Protect yourself and others during your trip.
There are still multiple restrictions in place regarding the movement of vehicles, and directives at the national, state and even district level are constantly evolving.
Map out your route and know all the containment zones that’ll be on your route. Highways are largely free-flowing now, but it’s best to use Google Maps or the like for real-time status.
2) Get an E-Pass.
An e-Pass is basically travelling clearance from the authorities and it can be applied for on government portals. Depending on the place of origin and destination, an e-Pass might be essential even for intra-state travel.
How to apply E-pass?
Pack sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer to wash your hands Bring your cloth face covering to wear at times when physical distancing is difficult.
Make sure you pack plenty of food and water for the journey. Carry medicine to last you for the entire travelling period.
Make use of Contactless Payment & Digital Payment Methods.
Get a Fast-tag and get it Recharged.
Take steps to protect yourself when planning an overnight stay and book your stay ahead.
4) How to prepare your car?
Check tyre pressure (including the spare), battery health, fluid levels, electrical connections and ensure the lights and wipers are running fine.
Fuel your car tank full.
If your car has been stationary for long, it’s advisable to let the engine idle for 10 to 15 minutes. make sure the windows are lowered when you start the car. Also, do not switch on the AC as soon as you enter the vehicle but after a couple of minutes.
Keep all your documents in the car and stick the e-Pass on the windshield.
Keep hand sanitizer and tissues in your car at all times.
5) Precautions:
Do not Overspeed as the roads are empty due to the lockdown, drive at safe speeds.
Minimise the fuel Stops and minimise contact with surfaces as far as possible.
Avoid close contact with others, Keep 6 feet of physical distance from others.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
Sanitise frequently and wear a mask in public places.
Travel increases your chances of getting infected and spreading COVID-19, staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Travelling to visit family may be especially dangerous if you or your loved ones are more likely to get very ill from COVID-19. People at higher risk for severe illness need to take extra precautions.
Do not travel if you are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick.
Travelling by road might seem the best option at the moment.
Travelling in one’s own car seems to be the safest way to go long distances.
Protect yourself and others during your trip.
How to plan for a trip?
1) Watch out for restricted areas.
1) Watch out for restricted areas.
There are still multiple restrictions in place regarding the movement of vehicles, and directives at the national, state and even district level are constantly evolving.
Map out your route and know all the containment zones that’ll be on your route. Highways are largely free-flowing now, but it’s best to use Google Maps or the like for real-time status.
2) Get an E-Pass.
An e-Pass is basically travelling clearance from the authorities and it can be applied for on government portals. Depending on the place of origin and destination, an e-Pass might be essential even for intra-state travel.
How to apply E-pass?
For Applying E-Pass Click on the link
https://serviceonline.gov.in/epass/
1) Select State to Apply E-Pass
2) Fill the Application Details & Submit.
3) Check for application status
If your application is approved, you can also download your movement pass from the site.
3) How to prepare yourself for travelling?
https://serviceonline.gov.in/epass/
1) Select State to Apply E-Pass
2) Fill the Application Details & Submit.
3) Check for application status
If your application is approved, you can also download your movement pass from the site.
3) How to prepare yourself for travelling?
Pack sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer to wash your hands Bring your cloth face covering to wear at times when physical distancing is difficult.
Make sure you pack plenty of food and water for the journey. Carry medicine to last you for the entire travelling period.
Make use of Contactless Payment & Digital Payment Methods.
Get a Fast-tag and get it Recharged.
Take steps to protect yourself when planning an overnight stay and book your stay ahead.
4) How to prepare your car?
Check tyre pressure (including the spare), battery health, fluid levels, electrical connections and ensure the lights and wipers are running fine.
Fuel your car tank full.
If your car has been stationary for long, it’s advisable to let the engine idle for 10 to 15 minutes. make sure the windows are lowered when you start the car. Also, do not switch on the AC as soon as you enter the vehicle but after a couple of minutes.
Keep all your documents in the car and stick the e-Pass on the windshield.
Keep hand sanitizer and tissues in your car at all times.
5) Precautions:
Do not Overspeed as the roads are empty due to the lockdown, drive at safe speeds.
Minimise the fuel Stops and minimise contact with surfaces as far as possible.
Avoid close contact with others, Keep 6 feet of physical distance from others.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
Sanitise frequently and wear a mask in public places.
Travel increases your chances of getting infected and spreading COVID-19, staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Travelling to visit family may be especially dangerous if you or your loved ones are more likely to get very ill from COVID-19. People at higher risk for severe illness need to take extra precautions.
Do not travel if you are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick.
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