Around 100 reckless riders have been caught in Operation Race of the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Kozhikode. Those who sped away on seeing checking squads were caught on camera, and the department proceeded against them with stringent action, including suspension of driving licence and registration certificate.
Since June 22, the squads have been on the field with their high-resolution cameras to keep an eye on road stunts. The drive will be on till July 5. Efforts are also on to blacklist vehicles found involved in frequent traffic rule violations.
MVD officials attributed most accidents on city roads to reckless driving, zig-zag race, red-light jumping, lane discipline violation, lack of physical and mental fitness, and use of mobile phones while driving. The drive will focus on all these aspects and expose violators on the spot with digital evidence, they said.
