Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Fines Cleared for Scooter Used by Karnataka Deputy CM
Deputy CM Shivakumar rode a scooter that had unpaid traffic tickets.
People online found out, and the scooter's owner paid the fines soon after.
The violations included not wearing helmets and using phones while driving.
The event brought attention to unpaid fines.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar rode a scooter on a flyover.
The scooter had ₹18,500 in pending traffic violation fines.
Violations included riding without helmets and using mobile phones.
The scooter owner paid the fines on August 6.
The incident occurred during an inspection of the Hebbal flyover.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.
- What
- The clearing of traffic violation fines associated with a scooter ridden by Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar.
- When
- The fines were cleared on August 6, following the incident.
- Where
- Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The fines were paid after the incident drew public attention.
Public Reaction
Traffic Police View
Public Perspective
Public Reaction
The incident highlights the importance of following traffic rules.
Traffic Police View
The incident shows the efficiency of the system in collecting fines.
- Person Involved
- D. K. Shivakumar
- Scooter Owner
- Babjan
- Offenses
- Riding without helmets, using mobile phones, entering no-entry zones
- Fine Amount
- ₹18,500
- Location
- Hebbal flyover, Bengaluru
- Date of Payment
- August 6
Sources
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