Panchkula, September 26
Acting tough against traffic violators, the Panchkula police have imposed a fine of Rs21.37 lakh on 2,302 traffic violators in the past one week.
As per records, 1,315 traffic violators have already paid a fine of Rs7.95 lakh. The police have initiated an awareness campaign on traffic rules.
“People should use helmets while riding two-wheelers and wear seatbelts while driving cars. We told people to adhere to traffic rules to avoid road accidents,” a traffic police official said. e-challans are being issued to traffic offenders. Motorists flouting traffic rules are captured on CCTV cameras installed at various spots in the city.
High security number plates (HSRP) are mandatory for vehicles. The Panchkula traffic police will soon initiate a crackdown on vehicles sans HSRPs. — TNS
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