SRINAGAR: Motor Vehicles Department (MVD)
carried out a comprehensive enforcement in all districts of Kashmir Division to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations and enhance road safety.
The drive was conducted at multiple strategic locations, including
high-traffic zones and accident-prone areas, under the supervision of
Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir with over monitoring of
Transport Commissioner J&K of the department.
Special teams were deployed to check violations such as driving without valid licenses, overloading, non-use of seat belts and helmets, use of mobile phones while driving, and non-compliance with emission norms.
During the enforcement drive significant number of vehicles were
inspected, and 822 violators were issued challans,124 vehicles were
blacklisted on spot ,196 DLs were recommended for suspension and
revenue of Rs 18.56 lakh was realised from challans as per the provisions of
the Motor Vehicles Act.
Officials stated that the initiative aims to instill a sense of responsibility among motorists and reduce the incidence of road accidents.
The department has also urged citizens to cooperate with
enforcement agencies and strictly follow traffic rules for their own safety and that of others.
Further drives are planned in the coming weeks as part of an
ongoing campaign to promote safer roads across the whole kashmir
division.