Pimpri-Chinchwad Traffic Police Imposes Fine On 62,070 Motorists, Collects ₹6.75 Crore In Fines
Pimpri-Chinchwad Traffic Police Imposes Fine On 62,070 Motorists, Collects ₹6.75 Crore In Fines
Pune, June 2, 2026: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Traffic Police conducted a month-long special enforcement drive in May 2026, taking action against 62,070 traffic violators and collecting approximately ₹6.75 crore in fines.
According to the Traffic Branch of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate, the drive was carried out across key areas including Chakan, Bhosari, Talegaon, Hinjawadi, Talawade and Chikhali. The commissionerate’s jurisdiction covers major industrial zones and important highways, resulting in heavy traffic movement and a growing number of vehicles on city roads.
Police said rapid urban growth and increasing use of two-wheelers and four-wheelers have led to a rise in traffic violations and road accidents. To improve road safety and enforce traffic discipline, the department regularly conducts action against motorists violating traffic rules.
Under the directions of Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey and senior officers, a special enforcement campaign was conducted between May 1 and May 31, 2026.
During the drive, action was taken against:
- Number plate violations – 4,565 cases
- Dangerous driving – 258 cases
- Mobile phone use while driving – 1,933 cases
- Signal jumping – 5,843 cases
- Triple-seat riding – 6,531 cases
- Drunk driving – 402 cases
- Heavy vehicle violations – 4,542 cases
- Black film on vehicle windows – 3,090 cases
- Modified silencers – 1,032 cases
- Wrong-side driving – 239 cases
- Bus-related violations – 3,480 cases
- Rickshaw-related violations – 3,102 cases
- Driving without a licence – 870 cases
- Towing actions – 11,580 cases
- Obstructive and no-parking violations – 19,340 cases
- Licence suspension cases – 966
- Helmet violations – 429 cases
The Traffic Police stated that the enforcement drive resulted in the collection of ₹6,75,30,300 in penalties.
Officials have appealed to citizens to strictly follow traffic rules and regulations to avoid fines, legal action and accidents. The department said such drives will continue to improve road safety and traffic discipline across the Pimpri-Chinchwad region.
