In the last few weeks, around 1,900 cases were booked in the central and north areas of Hyderabad, and sending a strong message, the traffic cops bulldozed nearly 1000 silencers seized during a drive against the violators.
Additional CP (Traffic) in-charge, Subha Rayudu, said the traffic police are initiating special drive to curb the use of modified or altered silencers that are not only causing noise pollution problems but also endangering the lives of other road users.
Restrictions were imposed on the entry, movement and idle parking of inter-district, national permit lorries, local lorries, medium goods vehicles, private buses and slow moving vehicles on the city roads.
On Saturday, the traffic police took an oath to work sincerely and contribute their best to the smooth flow of traffic on the city roads by initiating necessary action.
The waiver of fine amount is two wheelers and three wheelers – 80 percent, TSRTC buses – 90 per cent, light motor vehicles and heavy motor vehicles – 60 per cent
This clarification comes in the wake of recent news that went viral, indicating that Telangana Traffic Police would implement substantial discounts on pending challans.
The Hyderabad traffic police in view of the Ganesh immersion procession asked the people to avoid the following junctions in the city from 8 am on Thursday to 8 am the next day.
