Traffic police have launched a special drive to check violations in Kanker district headquarters in Bastar. During the three-day drive which commenced on Sunday, traffic policemen initiated action against those who were found riding the bikes without helmets, without number plates, and driving in inebriated condition.
The team, including traffic in-charge Hirwani, Dularu Ram Sahu, and Chandravanshi carried out the drive on the direction of District Superintendent of Police Rajendra Das. Each violator had to pay a fine of Rs 200, police said. The normal traffic was disrupted for some time as vehicles were stopped. Traffic police officials who conducted the raid said the steps were taken on the directions of higher officials after local people lodged several complaints.
They said the special drive against drunken driving, reckless driving and other violations would continue for more days. At least 30 vehicles were checked on the first day. Police will also launch similar drives against buses, taxis and , three wheelers in the coming days. Hirwani warned bike owners not to ride triple. Similarly he advised them not to drive after consuming liquor.
He advised four wheeler owners not to stop at a place randomly as it could lead to an accident. He also advised all the vehicle owners to display their number plate prominently as per the Motor Vehicle rules.