Bihar Traffic Rules Crackdown: In only ten days Bihar’s traffic enforcement drive has earned approximately ₹15.5 crore through fine. Also, over 16,000+ e-challan have been given electronically across the state. This drive is being held for reducing traffic violations in order to improve road safety.
The campaign will intensify checks for violators who are violating some basic rules about roadways. According to reports published, the State Transport Department has increased enforcement across all the districts of the state specifically focusing on violations like two-wheeler riders without helmets, failure to use seatbelts, and underage drivers among others. This Special Drive would run till October 20.
Bihar Traffic Rules Crackdown
Riding Without a Helmet: During this campaign, two wheeler riders will be subjected to checks for violations relating to their headgear. All riders and pillion passengers must ensure they wear properly fastened helmets that satisfy the prevailing safety standards.
Driving Without A Seatbelt: This is another violation that has been identified as contributing to a high probability of road accident and severe injury cases. Consequently, all car occupants are required to use seatbelts. Refusal to don the belts constitutes an infraction that would come under focus during this drive.
Underage Driving: Authorities are also cracking down on underage drivers who choose to drive before they meet their legal age and license criteria. Owners/guardians will be advised not to allow minors to drive illegally under these circumstances.
Other Traffic Rule Violations: Enforcement units have been directed to increase checks at all important junctions. Posts throughout the state as part of this crackdown operation against all traffic regulation infractions, authorities said.
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Bihar Transport Department Intensifies Enforcement
Bihar Transport Secretary Raj Kumar on Tuesday directed officials to intensify their efforts in all the districts under Bihar state as part of the ongoing crackdown.
State Transport Commissioner Arif Ahsan was seen reviewing the campaign’s progress by conducting a video conference with district transport officers (DTO), additional DTOs, motor vehicle inspector (MVI) and enforcement sub-inspector (ESI).
Besides increasing vehicle checks and issuing electronic challans as per targets set for enforcement, officials will be required to review the campaign progress every day. It is reported that Ahsan also threatened to hold those who didn’t meet their targets or performed poorly during this drive accountable.
To know about online challan related info visit Ministry Of Road Transport And highways’ parivahan portal. Always cross-check the registered vehicle’s number along with the challan details & payment info prior to every transaction.
