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Gurugram Police Issue 19,239 Challans, Impose Rs 1.63 Crore
Gurugram Traffic Police conducted a special traffic-checking drive for one week.
The drive ran from August 31 to September 6.
Police issued 19,239 tickets to drivers who broke traffic rules.
The total fines were more than Rs 1.63 crore.
Some tickets were issued by officers in the field, and others came from cameras.
Police especially watched for wrong lanes and speeding.
They also taught people about helmets, seat belts, and safe driving.
The goal was to improve road discipline and reduce accidents.
Gurugram Traffic Police issued 19,239 challans during a special drive from August 31 to September 6.
Officials imposed total fines of Rs 1,63,74,400 during the enforcement campaign.
Field teams issued 10,534 challans, while cameras issued 8,705.
The drive focused on lane violations and overspeeding on NH-48 and the Dwarka Expressway.
Awareness programmes at 12 locations reached more than 310 citizens and students.
- Who
- Gurugram Traffic Police conducted the enforcement drive and issued the challans.
- What
- Police issued 19,239 challans and imposed fines totalling Rs 1,63,74,400.
- Where
- The enforcement focused on NH-48, the Dwarka Expressway and the Mumbai Expressway in Gurugram.
- When
- The drive took place from August 31 to September 6.
- Why
- The drive aimed to maintain road discipline and curb road accidents.
Key facts
- Total challans
- 19,239
- Total fines
- Rs 1,63,74,400
- Field-enforcement challans
- 10,534
- Camera-based challans
- 8,705
- Drive period
- August 31 to September 6
- Awareness locations
- 12
- People sensitised
- More than 310 citizens and students
Quotes
Senior traffic police officer
A senior Gurugram traffic police officer commenting on the enforcement drive
“With the objective of maintaining road discipline and curbing road accidents, Gurugram Traffic Police is keeping special surveillance on NH-48, Dwarka Expressway and Mumbai Expressway. During this period, continuous challan action was taken against vehicle drivers violating lane discipline and overspeeding with the assistance of NHAI cameras and drone technology.”
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