BTP encashes Rs 20 lakh from 1700 traffic violations

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), West division had initiated a crackdown on traffic violations in its jurisdiction and collected fines worth Rs 20 lakh as of Thursday, January 9. A total of 1728 cases were registered against violations like wrong parking, travelling on no-entry roads, footpath parking and riding, riding with three people on a two-wheeler and using mobiles according to the Indian Motor Vehicle Act.

The BTP registered 335 cases against those riding on one-ways in the wrong direction and on no-entry roads and encashed Rs 1.68 lakh. Those vehicles which were parked in no-parking zones were fined Rs 1.23 lakh. There were 58 cases of footpath riding and parking with an amount of Rs 3.33 lakh collected.