Thirty five two-wheelers were seized during a State-wide joint inspection conducted by the Kerala Police and the Motor Vehicles department on Saturday to rein in bike stunts, speeding and illegal modifications.
While a case has been registered against seven persons, legal steps have been initiated to cancel the licences of 30 motorists. Fines amounting to ₹3,59,250 were also imposed for various violations during the drive.
Acting on the basis of instructions issued by Inspector General (Traffic) G. Sparjan Kumar, the Traffic and Road Safety Cell scoured various social media platforms to identify habitual violators who indulged in illegal activities that endangered road safety.