Karimnagar authorities seize 17 school buses and 50 autos in safety drive
Karimnagar police and RTA officials seized 17 school buses and 50 autorickshaws transporting students without fitness certificates during a special drive. A total of 87 vehicles were booked for traffic violations, while drivers were educated on road safety regulations
Karimnagar: Authorities have seized 17 school buses and 50 autorickshaws engaged in the transportation of students without fitness certificates in Karimnagar district. The district police, in association with Road Transport Authority (RTA) officials, carried out a special checking drive within the commissionerate limits and seized vehicles being operated without fitness certificates and other required documents.
Besides buses and autorickshaws, 64 other vehicles being operated without valid documents (registration, permit and insurance), without number plates, overloaded, or driven by drivers not in uniform were also seized. A total of 87 vehicles were booked for traffic rule violations. Drivers of the seized vehicles were educated about traffic rules at the Police Commissionerate office here on Tuesday.
Participating in an awareness programme, Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam said that the safety of every child was the responsibility of every citizen and made it clear that there was no question of excusing school vehicle drivers if they violated traffic rules. Vehicles must have fitness certificates and other required documents, he said, and warned of strict action against drivers found overspeeding, using mobile phones while driving, or consuming liquor.
DCPs Yadagiri Swamy and Venkataswamy, Motor Vehicle Inspector G Kavitha, Traffic Inspector Anjaiah and others participated in the awareness programme.
