Over 13,800 challans issued for traffic violations in Puducherry in August
Puducherry Traffic Police issued over 13,800 challans in August during a special enforcement drive targeting road safety violations. The most frequent offenses included riding without a helmet, wrong-side driving, and using mobile phones while driving.
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Strict traffic enforcement is essential for reducing road accident fatalities and improving public safety in urban areas.
The Puducherry Traffic Police issued over 13,800 challans for violations related to various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act during a special drive held in August.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, D. Divya, in a release, said that 13,884 challans were issued during the drive held last month to enforce traffic rules. Emphasis was given to check violations that endanger the lives of road users and those that contribute significantly to road accidents, including riding without helmet, using mobile phone while driving, drunken driving, overspeeding, and rash/dangerous driving.
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