Police seek public support in controlling underage driving in Puducherry
Puducherry traffic police are urging parents and school administrators to prevent underage driving ahead of the new school term. Authorities warned that violations will lead to heavy fines, potential imprisonment for parents, and long-term driving bans for minors.
Why it matters
This highlights the enforcement of strict road safety laws and parental accountability in India to curb dangerous traffic violations among youth.
Ahead of the reopening of schools on Thursday (June 4) in Puducherry, the traffic police have appealed to parents and heads of educational institutions to play a proactive role in controlling the menace of underage driving in the Union Territory.
The article reports on official government policy and public safety warnings without editorializing.
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