Srinagar, Nov 16 ( KINS ) : In a bid to enhance road safety and curb traffic violations, the Motor Vehicles Department of Kashmir, under the leadership of Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, conducted a robust enforcement drive across the Kashmir Division. The operation targeted key violations, including vehicles lacking fitness certificates, overloading, seat belt non-compliance, underage driving, and other breaches of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
During the drive, 2,338 vehicles—comprising buses, school buses, goods carriers, and private vehicles—were inspected. Out of these, 586 vehicles were challaned for violations such as driving without helmets and seat belts, overloading, and lapses in fitness and insurance certificates. Additionally, 11 vehicles were seized, and fines totaling ₹7.98 lakh were imposed.
The enforcement covered multiple districts, including Srinagar, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kulgam, and Ganderbal. Srinagar recorded the highest collection of fines at ₹2.22 lakh, with Kulgam and Ganderbal also seeing significant actions against violators.
RTO Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari called on community leaders, religious figures, and educators to join the effort by spreading awareness about traffic rules and road safety. He stressed the importance of collaboration to foster a culture of responsibility and compliance.( KINS)
RTO Kashmir intensifies traffic enforcement: ₹7.98 Lakh in fines collected in a day
