Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Shivakumar's Bike Ride Sparks Controversy Over Unpaid Traffic Fines
DK Shivakumar, a Deputy CM, took a bike ride to check a new road.
However, the bike had many unpaid traffic tickets.
People noticed and criticized him because he wasn't following the same rules as everyone else.
The bike's owner had to pay the fines.
The ride became controversial, and politicians questioned if the rules apply to everyone.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar rode a two-wheeler, leading to controversy over unpaid traffic fines.
The vehicle had 35 traffic violations with Rs 19,500 in unpaid fines.
The ride was an inspection of the under-construction Hebbal flyover loop.
BJP and JD(S) criticized the event, questioning the CM's adherence to traffic laws.
The vehicle owner paid the fines after the issue was raised.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, the vehicle owner, and members of BJP and JD(S).
- What
- Controversy surrounding Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's two-wheeler ride with unpaid traffic fines.
- When
- August 6, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, specifically the Hebbal flyover loop.
- Why
- The Deputy CM's ride was an inspection of the under-construction Hebbal flyover loop, but it led to controversy because of the unpaid fines.
DK Shivakumar's Office/Supporters
BJP and JD(S)
Public Perception
DK Shivakumar's Office/Supporters
The ride was an inspection of an infrastructure project.
BJP and JD(S)
The Deputy CM was not following traffic rules and was setting a bad example.
- Deputy CM
- DK Shivakumar
- Traffic Violations
- 35
- Unpaid Fines
- Rs 19,500
- Vehicle Registration
- KA 04 JZ 2087
- Event
- Inspection of Hebbal flyover loop
- Flyover Opening
- Expected before August 15
Sources
Shivakumar proposes new 1.5-km tunnel road from Esteem Mall to Veterinary University to decongest Hebbal
New 1.5 km Hebbal Tunnel Proposed by DK Shivakumar to Ease Traffic
Two-wheeler used by Karnataka Deputy CM linked to 34 traffic violations, Rs 18,500 fine
