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In Ghaziabad, 37k fined for traffic violations in 1 month

Ghaziabad: Traffic police issued over 37,000 fines to helmetless riders, wrong-side motorists, and other violators during a road safety drive from May 8 to June 6. Penalties were also issued to auto and e-rickshaw drivers for traffic violations. Of the total, 23,941 challans have been issued to riders without helmets and 4,759 to motorists caught driving on the wrong side. A total of 236 people were caught and penalised for driving under the influence of alcohol as well. Police crackdown also resulted in 4,738 challans being issued to auto-rickshaw drivers for carrying excess passengers. Additionally, 2,719 penalties were issued for three persons riding on two-wheelers, while 954 four-wheeler drivers were fined for not using seat belts. Overall, more than 37,000 fines have been issued for various violations as part of the enforcement drive, so far. "The traffic police urge the public and drivers to always follow traffic rules, use helmets for both the driver and the passenger, drive in the designated direction, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol, do not overload auto rickshaws or e-rickshaws, do not drive four-wheelers without a seat belt, and avoid carrying three passengers on a two-wheeler. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo This is necessary for both personal safety and the safety of others. This campaign will continue in the coming days, and strict action will be taken against those who violate traffic rules," the additional DCP said. Traffic police are also taking action against factors adversely affecting traffic arrangements, such as shopkeepers, vendors, and stall owners, in urban and rural areas. ADCP Sachidanand said that notices have been issued to 422 shopkeepers, vendors, and stall owners under Section 152 of BNSS. Reports have also been sent to the relevant assistant police commissioner's court for further legal action. "For any traffic-related problems or suggestions, contact the traffic police control room at 9643322904," he added.