Bengaluru Traffic Police book 517 drunk driving cases in week-long drive
Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a week-long enforcement drive resulting in 517 drunk driving cases and 146 speeding violations. The operation collected ₹14.80 lakh in fines and led to the seizure of numerous driving licenses.
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Strict traffic enforcement is a key measure for improving urban road safety and reducing accident-related fatalities.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have registered 517 cases against motorists for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive conducted across the city between August 10 and 16.
During the week-long operation, the traffic police checked 35,175 vehicles within the limits of 53 traffic police stations. Cases were registered against the 517 motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol, and their driving licenses were seized.
In addition, police registered cases against 146 motorists for speeding and negligent driving.
The enforcement drive resulted in the collection of ₹14.80 lakh in fines for traffic violations during the week.
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