Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Prakasam Police Impose ₹1.56 Lakh Penalty in Three-Day Vehicle Inspection Drive
Police in a district called Prakasam checked many buses and trucks for three days to make sure they were safe.
They found that over 200 vehicles weren't following the rules, like not having the right papers or safety tools.
Because of these mistakes, the owners had to pay a total of over ₹1.5 lakh in fines.
The police also talked to the drivers and students on school buses about being careful on the road.
They reminded drivers to have important safety items like fire extinguishers and tools to break windows in emergencies.
The police warned that if vehicles don't have these safety things next time, there will be serious consequences.
A three-day special drive to inspect vehicles like school buses and lorries concluded in Prakasam district.
A total of 2,044 vehicles were inspected by 33 police teams.
213 vehicles were found violating the Motor Vehicles Act or lacking valid documents.
A total penalty of ₹1,56,275 was imposed through challans for violations.
Police conducted awareness sessions on road safety with drivers and students, emphasizing functional safety equipment in vehicles.
- Who
- Police in Prakasam district
- What
- Conducted a three-day special drive to inspect school buses, private travel buses, lorries, vans, and other vehicles, resulting in penalties for violations.
- When
- Continued for the third consecutive day on Thursday
- Where
- Across various parts of Prakasam district
- Why
- To enforce Motor Vehicles Act regulations, ensure valid documents, check for safety equipment, and promote road safety awareness.
- Vehicles Inspected
- 2,044
- Violating Vehicles
- 213
- Total Penalty Imposed
- ₹1,56,275
- Police Teams Deployed
- 33
