14,400 challaned for driving on cycle tracks in city this year

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 24

Around 14,400 challans have already been issued this year by the Chandigarh Police for driving vehicles on dedicated cycle tracks. The drive against the violators has also been intensified after the Punjab and Haryana High Court had rapped the police over the implementation of traffic rules in the city.

In the past two weeks, around 1,500 challans have been issued to motorists driving vehicles on cycle tracks.

Acting tough against the violators, the traffic police have also started initiating action against the violators under Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Under this Act, the driver is arrested and released on bail.

The police had recently launched a “cycle brigade” in the city. Riding bicycles, policemen penalise people driving vehicles on cycle tracks.

In a bid to avoid traffic snarls, motorists are often seen driving on cycle tracks. The violation is more rampant among two-wheeler riders.

Despite traffic-free cycle tracks, cyclists prefer to pedal on main roads in various parts of the city, risking their lives. In 2017, 13 cyclists lost their lives in road accidents, while 27 suffered injuries.

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Despite traffic-free cycle tracks, cyclists prefer to pedal on main roads in various parts of the city, risking their lives. In 2017, 13 cyclists lost their lives in road accidents, while 27 suffered injuries.