Patna: Bihar’s Transport Department has collected approximately Rs 15.50 crore in traffic fines and issued more than 16,000 e-challans in the first 10 days of a special road safety enforcement drive across the state. The campaign will continue until October 20, targeting violations including riding without helmets, driving without seatbelts and driving by minors.
The drive, launched under the department’s directives, aims to improve compliance with traffic rules and help prevent road accidents during the festive season, when people travel to Durga Puja pandals and fairs.
District Transport Officers (DTOs), Additional District Transport Officers (ADTOs), Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs) and Enforcement Sub-Inspectors (ESIs) have been assigned responsibility for implementing the campaign across all districts.
Inspections To Intensify At Major Intersections
State Transport Commissioner Arif Ahsan reviewed the campaign on Tuesday through a video conference with transport officials from across Bihar.
He directed officials to intensify inspections at major road intersections and checkposts to identify traffic violations and strengthen enforcement.
The department has also instructed District Transport Officers to review the campaign’s progress daily and ensure that enforcement activities are carried out more effectively.
Officials To Be Held Accountable
During the review, Ahsan warned that officials who fail to meet the prescribed targets or demonstrate poor performance would be held accountable.
District-level officers have been asked to monitor enforcement activities regularly and accelerate action against motorists violating road safety regulations.
Motorists Urged To Follow Traffic Rules
The campaign covers violations such as riding two-wheelers without helmets, travelling in vehicles without seatbelts, underage driving and other breaches of traffic rules.
Motorists visiting Durga Puja fairs and other crowded areas have been urged to follow road safety regulations. The department’s enforcement drive will remain in place until October 20, with officials expected to continue monitoring compliance across the state.
