Over 17,600 challans issued for traffic violations in Puducherry
Puducherry Traffic Police issued over 17,600 challans in September for various Motor Vehicles Act violations, including helmetless driving and phone usage. The enforcement drive aims to improve road safety and encourage voluntary compliance with traffic laws.
Why it matters
Strict traffic enforcement is a critical measure for reducing road accidents and fatalities in urban areas.
The Puducherry Traffic Police have issued over 17,600 challans for violations related to various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act during an enforcement drive conducted in September.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic D. Divya in a release said various police stations have prosecuted 17,672 persons for MV Act violations in Puducherry last month.
Of the total challans issued, 5,594 were issued for driving without helmet, followed by 2,534 for wrong side driving, 2,216 for driving while using phone, 1,700 for jumping red light, 1,012 for driving without wearing seat belt, 186 for drunken driving and 179 related to underage driving/ riding, a release said.
Six cases have been registered during the month against heavy vehicle drivers found violating prescribed entry-time restrictions. Strict enforcement and legal action will continue against such violations to regulate movement of heavy vehicles, the SSP said.
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