Traffic police book over 2,900 cases for missing, defective number plates in three-day special drive
Chennai Traffic Police booked nearly 3,000 cases for improper number plates and arrested 16 youths for dangerous bike stunts during a recent enforcement drive. Authorities are emphasizing strict compliance and holding parents accountable for minors involved in reckless driving.
Why it matters
This demonstrates proactive urban traffic management and the enforcement of road safety laws to curb public endangerment.
The Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) have booked 2,945 cases against motorists found driving vehicles without number plates or with defective and improper number plates during a special drive held from October 3 to 5.
Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) B. Shamoondeswari told The Hindu that over 2,900 vehicles were identified during the drive for either not displaying number plates or having improper ones. “A total of 918 vehicles were detained as the number plates were found to be improper or seemed suspicious. Such vehicles are being verified through the crime wing to check whether they are involved in any offences or have been reported stolen elsewhere. In some cases, vehicle users were allowed to produce the required documents or fix the number plates in accordance with the traffic rules,” she said.
The special drive will continue, and motorists have been advised to comply with traffic rules, Ms. Shamoondeswari added.
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