Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Gurugram Traffic Police impounded a motorcycle with 107 pending challans and unpaid fines of around Rs 2.36 lakh during a special enforcement drive on Monday, officials said. The vehicle was seized during a traffic check on NH-48.
The action was taken as part of an ongoing campaign against motorists who break traffic rules and do not clear challans pending for more than 90 days. A senior traffic police officer said strict action was being taken under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, while motorists were also being informed about pending challans and urged to pay them promptly.
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On Monday, Traffic Inspector Mahabir Singh and his team were carrying out a special checking drive on NH-48 to enforce lane discipline when they stopped the motorcycle. The vehicle did not have a high-security registration plate and the rider was not wearing a helmet.
“Upon verification, it was found that the motorcycle had 107 pending challans registered under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The total outstanding penalty amount was approximately Rs 2.36 lakh. The rider was asked to produce the vehicle-related documents but failed to do so. Consequently, Gurugram Traffic Police took immediate action and impounded the motorcycle, which was then shifted to the designated impound parking facility,” the officer said.
A Gurugram Traffic Police spokesperson appealed to motorists to follow traffic rules, keep vehicle documents updated and ensure timely payment of pending challans. “Compliance with traffic regulations is essential not only for personal safety but also for the safety of all road users,” the spokesperson said.
The action was part of the wider drive by the traffic police against repeat violations and long-pending challans.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
