With Bengaluru having the highest number of traffic violations across Karnataka, the Commissioner of Traffic and Road Safety is set to launch a drive to address the issue to instill traffic discipline and road sense among motorists.
According to Additional Director General of Police and Commissioner, Traffic and Road Safety, Alok Kumar, the State has witnessed an increase in the number of violations with 3.25 crore violations and ₹ 1,700 crore fine amount pending till March 31. Fine amount of ₹1,425 crore is pending in the Bengaluru city alone.
“An analysis into this issue revealed that the majority of the violators are two-wheeler riders who are not even aware of the pending violations. This is because the notices would not have reached them as the owners of the vehicle have changed and are not reflected on the registration certificate. Even though the notices were served from the traffic department, it does not reach the actual bike user,” Mr. Alok Kumar said.
