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Coimbatore Scooter Fined 249 Times in Error
A scooter in Coimbatore, India, was fined 249 times with a total of ₹3.69 lakh in fines.
However, many of these fines were issued using photos of different vehicles, like trucks and motorcycles.
This mistake raises questions about how the traffic fines are given out.
The police commissioner said he would look into the issue.
The current owner of the scooter and whether the registration number is active could not be confirmed.
A scooter in Coimbatore was fined 249 times with a total of ₹3.69 lakh.
Many fines were issued using photos of different vehicles, including trucks and motorcycles.
The fines were issued by multiple police officers, some of whom issued multiple incorrect fines.
The police commissioner is not aware of the issue but has assured to look into it.
The current status of the scooter's registration and ownership could not be confirmed.
- Who
- The owner of the scooter with registration number TN37AF4170
- What
- 249 traffic challans issued in error
- Where
- Coimbatore, India
- When
- Various dates, including May 17, January 8, and October 13, 2025
- Why
- Due to possible irregularities in the city's traffic enforcement system
Traffic Enforcement System
Public Trust
Accuracy of Traffic Enforcement
Traffic Enforcement System
The traffic enforcement system needs to ensure accurate identification of vehicles to avoid wrongful fines.
Public Trust
Public trust in the traffic enforcement system is eroded when such errors occur, leading to skepticism about the fairness of traffic regulations.
Key facts
- Number of Challans
- 249
- Total Fine Amount
- ₹3.69 lakh
- Registration Number
- TN37AF4170
- City
- Coimbatore
- Police Commissioner
- N. Kannan
Sources
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