Over 19k traffic challans issued in Rewari in May

The local police issued 19,270 challans and impounded 115 vehicles in May for various traffic rule violations, imposing fines totaling Rs 8.77 crore. Major infractions included vehicles without high-security registration plates, absence of number plates, unauthorised parking and triple riding on two-wheelers.

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Improper parking remained a significant concern, with 2,272 challans issued for illegal parking. Additionally, 7,778 vehicles were found without high-security number plates, and 2,879 vehicles were operating without any number plates.

Safety violations were widespread. A total of 263 two-wheeler riders were penalised for not wearing helmets, while 23 car drivers were caught driving without seat belts. Triple riding on two-wheelers led to 3,096 challans and 190 drivers were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Noise and speed-related offences included four cases of pressure horn use and 107 incidents of overspeeding. Road discipline also suffered, with 549 cases of wrong-side driving and 2,434 instances of improper lane usage or lane violations recorded.

Rewari SP Hemendra Kumar Meena directed all traffic and station in-charges to ensure recovery of pending fines. He warned that the violators who failed to pay challans on time would face legal action.

Emphasising the need for proper parking, especially in market areas, the SP pointed out that haphazard parking by two-and four-wheelers frequently disrupts traffic flow. He urged citizens to use only designated parking zones.

“Improving traffic management is a shared responsibility. The Rewari police is committed to your safety, but public cooperation is essential,” Meena stated.

He appealed to the public to follow traffic rules diligently—avoid speeding and pressure horns, use indicators when turning, refrain from playing loud music in vehicles and always wear seat belts and helmets. He also encouraged the drivers to install high-security number plates, abstain from drunk driving and avoid using mobile phones while driving.

The district police spokesperson said enforcement efforts had been intensified against dangerous practices such as reckless driving, the use of pressure horns, black-tinted windows and stunt driving, including setting off firecrackers on Bullet motorcycles.

Alongside enforcement, the police also conducted a road safety awareness campaign in May to educate citizens about the importance of traffic discipline. The initiative aims at enhancing road safety and reduce accidents, the spokesperson added.