Rs.10.55 lakh fines imposed for mobile phone and siren misuse in Malkajgiri

The Malkajgiri traffic police in Hyderabad carried out a special enforcement drive targeting motorists using mobile phones while driving and vehicles with unauthorised sirens. A total of 1,070 cases were booked, resulting in fines amounting to Rs. 10.55 lakh.

Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri traffic police during a special drive conducted against use of mobile phones while driving and unauthorised sirens booked 1,070 cases on Thursday. A fine amount of Rs. 10.55 lakh was imposed on the violators.

K Rahul Reddy, DCP Traffic Malkajgiri said that special emphasis was placed on vehicles using unauthorised sirens. Strict enforcement measures were implemented at major junctions and accident-prone areas to address motorists’ use of cell phones while driving, dangerous manoeuvres, and siren misuse.

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“The traffic police teams will continue to conduct such enforcement drives regularly to ensure discipline on the roads and promote adherence to traffic rules and regulations,” said the official.