The Gurugram Traffic Police on Saturday impounded a motorcycle with 63 hanging shawls worth over… $5.45 lakh, an official said.
He said the traffic police team conducting checks at Artemis-Ambedkar Chowk here seized the motorcycle after verifying that 63 challenges issued against the vehicle under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act were pending.
A senior traffic police officer said that the Gurugram Traffic Police is constantly conducting special enforcement drives against motorists who violate traffic rules.
As part of the campaign, strict action is being taken in accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against vehicle owners who have failed to pay pending traffic fines for more than 90 days, he said, adding that motorists are also being made aware of their pending fines and are encouraged to clear them on time.
How did the cops find out?
On Saturday, Assistant Inspector Randhir Singh, District Officer (Artemis Ambedkar Chowk), along with his team, was conducting a routine inspection drive of the vehicle.
During the inspection, a motorcycle was stopped and the rider was asked to show the vehicle’s documents. The official said that the passenger failed to provide any valid documents.
“After verification, it was found that the motorcycle had 63 pending tickets issued under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, carrying a total fine of $5,45,500. The official said that most of these violations were due to violations such as riding without a helmet, driving without valid insurance, without a valid Pollution Control Certificate (PUC), and other traffic violations.
Subsequently, the Gurugram Traffic Police confiscated the motorcycle as per the stipulated provisions and took it to the designated parking area for impoundment, he added.
Gurugram Traffic Police appealed to motorists to strictly follow traffic rules, keep all mandatory papers, including insurance, PUC certificate and other required documents, updated and ensure timely payment of pending challenges, stressing that compliance with traffic regulations is essential for the safety of all road users.
