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Hyderabad: Rs 1.8 crore traffic challans issued and 1,821 drunk drivers caught in Feb
Around 1,821 drunk drivers were caught by the traffic police in February and a fine of Rs 1,85,07,900 crore was imposed on the traffic violators, said police on Monday.
Around 1,821 drunk drivers were caught by the traffic police in February and a fine of Rs 1,85,07,900 crore was imposed on the traffic violators, said police on Monday.
Apart from them, 204 drivers were given imprisonment and the driving licenses of two people were cancelled permanently. Out of the 204, licenses of several were also cancelled for a period from one day to six months.
In a statement released by the police, it said that charge-sheets were filed against the drunk drivers and were produced before Nampally court. Those who were awarded imprisonment were sent to Chanchalguda jail.
"Five people for driving without a license and one using a cell phone while driving were also jailed," the statement said.
"The respondents who were convicted for drunken driving and other traffic violations may face difficulties in getting government jobs, passport and visa clearance. The drive against drunken driving and other violations will continue for the safety of commuters on the road. Hyderabad Traffic police request all motorists not to drive a vehicle while drunk," Anil Kumar, additional commissioner of police, traffic, Hyderabad said.
