JAMMU: A joint enforcement drive was carried out today in various parts of Jammu North with to ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act and promote road safety among the public.
The drive, organised by the District Administration with participation of the Motor Vehicles Department, Traffic Police and Police Department, focussed on curbing violations and spreading awareness regarding traffic rules. Enforcement teams were deployed at multiple checkpoints to inspect vehicles and educate commuters about safe driving practices.
During the course of the drive, around 500 vehicles were checked at various locations. As many as 55 vehicles were e-challaned for different offences under MV Act provisions. The total amount of fines expected from these challans stands at ₹1,34,400.
In addition to enforcement action, the campaign emphasised on-the-spot awareness. Motorists, especially drivers of light and passenger vehicles, were sensitised about the importance of adhering to traffic laws to ensure safety on roads.
The enforcement operation was jointly led by ARTO Flying Squad Er. Bipen Singh Charak, DySP Traffic North Anubhuti and her team, Tehsildar North Aman Kumar Anand and his staff, Motor Vehicle Inspector Azad Hussain, DTI Showket Amin, SHO Janipur and team and MVTA Taranjot Singh.
