Double trouble for rule-breaking cops in Chandigarh
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Chandigarh: In a move to clean up its own backyard, the UT police department has rolled out a no-nonsense directive: any police personnel caught flouting traffic rules will now face double the standard fine and a departmental inquiry.
Issued by the DSP (traffic admin and south west Chandigarh), the order makes it crystal clear: whether in uniform or plain clothes, behind the wheel of a government vehicle or a private one — no cop is above the law.
This crackdown comes in the wake of recent incidents where uniformed officers were caught red-handed violating traffic norms, with damning photos splashed across newspapers and social media. The department, keen to restore its image, is now taking a firm stand.
Under Section 210(B) of the Motor Vehicle Act, enforcement officers who break traffic laws will be fined twice as much as ordinary citizens. And if that wasn't enough, they'll also face internal disciplinary action. The message? Disobedience will not be tolerated.
From skipping helmets and seat belts to chatting on mobile phones while driving — violations that might have once slipped under the radar will now attract strict penalties.
The department insists this move is essential to reinforce traffic discipline and ensure public safety.
A senior police official stated that the motive behind imposing double penalties for enforcement officials is to highlight the importance of adhering to traffic rules, regardless of one's position or profession. "If a cop in uniform breaks the rules, how can he expect citizens to follow them? This isn't just about fines — it's about setting the right example."
However, it is very rare to see a cop of Chandigarh police violating traffic rules in the city, another official added.
While some officers claim such violations are rare, viral images of police vehicles ignoring zebra crossings or officers on calls while driving tell a different story. One constable even admitted that junior cops sometimes hesitate to ignore calls from seniors, a dilemma that's now under scrutiny.
In Chandigarh, traffic violations carry varying fines depending on the severity and recurrence of the offence. For a first offence, failing to produce a driving licence incurs a fine of Rs 500, while driving without a licence attracts a hefty Rs 5000. Violating zebra markings or wrong parking each result in a Rs 500 fine initially, which increases to Rs 1000 for a second offence. Riding without a helmet or driving without a seat belt both lead to a Rs 1000 fine, regardless of whether it's the first or second offence.
The use of a mobile phone while driving is penalized with Rs 2000 for the first offence and escalates sharply to Rs 10,000 for a repeat violation.
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