Bilal Habib
PAMPORE, December 03: In a focused crackdown on traffic violations, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinder Pal Singh, along with DySP Traffic Pulwama-Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad, carried out a special enforcement drive along the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway near Chandhara crossing Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.
The drive targeted multiple violations, including the use of pressure horns, overloading, over speeding, riding without helmets, driving without seat belts, and operating vehicles without valid documents. During the operation, Traffic Police officials issued 100 challans against offenders for violations under the Motor Vehicles Act. Several vehicles were also seized on the spot.
Traffic Rural authorities urged the general public to strictly follow traffic rules, highlighting the increasing number of fatal accidents caused by overspeeding and carrying excess passengers. Officials stressed that adherence to safety norms is essential to prevent avoidable road tragedies.
Drivers were counselled during the drive and were advised to comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and accident-free travel. They were also reminded to operate their vehicles within the prescribed speed limits, avoid overloading, and refrain from rash, negligent, or stunt driving to safeguard precious human lives.
Speaking to Kashmir Convener, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinder Pal Singh, said that traffic enforcement drives are being conducted regularly across rural areas. “Yesterday, we carried out drives in Sopore, and we also conducted checks in Narbal and Baramulla. Before that, similar operations were held in Pulwama. All our DySPs, DOs, DTIs and SOs are actively participating in these drives,” he said.
He added that the primary objective of these operations is to prevent accidents—especially those involving tippers and dumpers. “In the last one year, most major accidents have occurred due to dumpers and tippers. Alongside that, we have also witnessed several mishaps involving bikers,” he stated.
Highlighting the impact of continuous awareness and enforcement, Singh said, “If we compare this year’s data with last year’s, accidents have decreased by at least 30 to 35 percent. This decline has been possible due to the cooperation of the public, who are now more aware and are extending full support to us.”
He explained that Traffic Police teams conduct awareness programmes on a daily basis, whether in schools, colleges, Sumo stands, bus stands, or other public places where drivers gather. “We educate them about traffic rules, and the results are now visible as road accidents have reduced to some extent,” he noted.
The SSP urged the public to avoid any kind of traffic violations, especially overspeeding and rash driving. He stressed that mobile phone use while driving remains a major concern. “When people use mobile phones while driving, their attention gets diverted, and this often leads to accidents,” he warned.
Singh further emphasized the importance of proper documentation and vehicle fitness. “With the foggy season approaching, vehicle fitness and mechanical check-ups are extremely important. Random inspections will continue. Keeping your documents updated, ensuring pollution checks, and having a valid driving licence are absolutely necessary,” he said.
Regarding today’s enforcement drive, he informed that around 100 challans were issued and 5 vehicles were seized. “Special focus is being placed on action against pressure horns. We advise all truckers not to install or use pressure horns; otherwise, strict action will follow,” he added.
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