SRINAGAR, APRIL 07 (KNS) : The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) on Tuesday said it carried out a major enforcement drive across all districts of the Kashmir division, issuing 822 challans and recommending suspension of 196 driving licences (DLs) for multiple traffic violations.
The drive, conducted under the supervision of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, and overall monitoring of the Transport Commissioner, J&K, focused on high-traffic zones and accident-prone locations, official sources said.
Special teams were deployed to check violations, including driving without valid licences, overloading, non-use of seat belts and helmets, use of mobile phones while driving, and non-compliance with emission norms, they added.
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During the drive, a significant number of vehicles were inspected. Officials said 822 violators were challaned, 124 vehicles were blacklisted on the spot, and 196 DLs were recommended for suspension. A revenue of Rs 18.56 lakh was realised from the challans under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The initiative is aimed at instilling a sense of responsibility among motorists and reducing road accidents, an official statement said. The department has urged citizens to cooperate with enforcement agencies and strictly follow traffic rules.
Further drives are planned in the coming weeks as part of an ongoing campaign to promote safer roads across the Kashmir division, officials added. (KNS)