Ranchi: Over 50,000 motorists have faced penalties over the past fortnight during a special drive against traffic violations in the city, with the number reaching 51,956 as of Monday. Common violations include wrong parking, riding without helmets, and speeding, officers said.
Daily Penalties and Common Offenses
On Monday, traffic police personnel imposed fines on 3,983 people, of whom 2,111 were penalized for riding without helmets, 1,299 for violating no-parking rules, and 109 for speeding. Other violations included 143 cases of jumping red lights, 65 for riding in no-entry zones, 58 for not having driving licenses, 35 for drunk driving, and 22 for wrong-side driving.
Strict Action Against Fake Plates
Traffic police have warned motorists against using registration plates from other vehicles, adding that if caught, FIRs will be registered, vehicles will be seized, and offenders will be sent to jail.
Changing Trends in Parking Violations
SP (Traffic) Rakesh Singh said, "Earlier, auto-rickshaws and two-wheelers were mostly penalized for flouting no-parking rules, particularly near road crossings, but the trend is changing in recent days. Many people out for shopping in the evening are parking their vehicles on roads to avoid walking some distance from designated parking sites. This is leading to congestion on roads, which are already under considerable vehicle pressure." He added that riding without helmets or with sub-standard helmets leads to higher fatalities in accidents.
Meeting with Shopkeepers
In view of parking issues, traffic police also held a meeting with shopkeepers recently and asked them to ensure that vehicles of their customers are not parked on the road outside their shops.
The drive to check traffic violations by drivers of four-wheelers, two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, and e-rickshaws began in the city on June 1. Police stated that the drive will continue.
