Pune Traffic police to serve notice to violators by visiting their homes
Pune Traffic Police Takes Action Against 230 Motorist For Driving From Wrong Side
As part of its initiative to rein in the frequent violators, the Pune police will be sending constables and divisional traffic cops to the homes of repeat offenders and serving notices.
Retesh Kumaarr, commissioner of Pune police, stated that the action will aid in deterrence and speedy recovery of outstanding debts.
The traffic branch claims that since the fine of approximately ₹ 125 crore has not yet been collected from violators, the police have previously called an Adalat to settle the long-standing problem.
The majority of the time, the citywide CCTV camera network records traffic infractions. Repeat offenders have occasionally avoided paying the fine despite receiving notifications on their cell phones.
Commissioner Retesh Kumaarr said that the initiative will make sure offenders understand the seriousness of the offense and pay fines, in addition to obeying traffic laws going forward.
Repeat offenders have reportedly received notices for moving violations such as driving while intoxicated, speeding, racing, and reckless driving, according to the traffic branch. According to the officials, individuals who are booked for failing to wear a helmet twice or more times run the risk of having their driving privileges revoked and having their names and license numbers added to a list of people the road transport office (RTO) has suspended.
A senior traffic police official said that they have already submitted requests for the suspension of drivers who have been repeatedly caught driving carelessly and rashly to the RTO. Staff members from our traffic division and the nearby police station will visit violators’ homes at the same time to deliver notices. The action will increase public awareness of traffic laws and notify neighbors about infractions.
In the first phase, the traffic department will send about 1,200 notices to repeat offenders for offenses such as driving while intoxicated, speeding, running red lights, not donning helmets, talking on a phone while operating a vehicle, overloading vehicles, and transporting more people than is necessary.
