Two School buses seized, Registration of six Buses, ten Driving Licenses being suspended
Pulwama : In compliance with the directives issued by the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha and Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, a joint enforcement team comprising officials from the office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Pulwama, and the Traffic Police, Pulwama, carried out an extensive traffic enforcement drive Thursday across key corridors in the district.
The targeted operations covered vital stretches, including the Pulwama- Newa Road, Drabgam, and Rajpora, focusing primarily on curbing critical traffic infractions such as passenger vehicles carrying excess commuters, school buses operating in violation of safety guidelines, and habitual offenders operating Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs).
During the day-long operation, 60 vehicles were intercepted and subjected to thorough physical and regulatory inspections. Violators contravening the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and allied safety rules were penalized on the spot, resulting in an expected fine realization of Rs 101000. In addition to monetary penalties, the enforcement team recommended the suspension of 10 driving licenses, suspension of registration of six vehicles, and seized two school buses for non-compliance with statutory safety requirements.
Highlighting the department’s zero-tolerance policy against road indiscipline, the enforcement authorities stated that such joint drives will continue with increased frequency across District Pulwama to ensure strict compliance with motor vehicle regulations, curb overloading, and safeguard commuter safety.
