Over 10,000 motorists fined for traffic violations in Puducherry
Puducherry Traffic Police issued over 10,000 fines during a June enforcement drive aimed at improving road safety. The majority of violations involved riding without helmets, followed by mobile phone use while driving and underage driving.
Why it matters
Strict enforcement of traffic laws is a key strategy for reducing road accidents and fatalities in urban areas.
The Puducherry Traffic Police issued more than 10,000 challans for violations related to various provisions of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act during a special drive held in June to enforce traffic rules in the Union Territory (UT).
The report objectively summarizes police statistics and public safety messaging without editorializing.
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