PULWAMA, NOVEMBER 14: Continuing their efforts to ensure road safety through strict implementation of Road safety norms, Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO), Pulwama, conducted traffic enforcement drive across various areas of the district today, including Pulwama town, Pampore, and Ladhoo.
The drive focused on passenger vehicles carrying excess commuters, school buses, and repeat traffic offenders. During the inspections, 65 vehicles were checked for compliance under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and relevant traffic regulations with special emphasis on Speed Governor Devices (SLDs), Seat Belts, Driving Licenses, Permits, Helmets etc.
As a result of the drive, authorities realized an expected fine amount of ₹45000 from violators. Additionally, the team recommended two driving licenses for suspension and RC suspension of two vehicles. Moreover the team carried out detailed audit inspection of transport fleet of four schools to review student transport safety standards. The school bus drivers were sensitized about road safety norms, fitness of vehicles and measures to be taken for safe pick and drop of school going children.
The ARTO Pulwama stated that regular enforcement drives will continue across the district to ensure compliance with transport laws, improve road safety, and secure safe transit for school children.
The enforcement team comprising of MVI Rahil Anjum Bhat, AMVI Irfan Ahmad and CW Gulzar Hussain carried out drive under overall supervision of ARTO Mohammad Shafait.
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