Patna: The Patna Traffic Police have intensified action against dangerous stunt driving on city roads, using videos circulated on social media to identify vehicles and drivers involved in traffic violations.
Two separate FIRs have been registered after videos showing stunt driving surfaced online. One case relates to the JP Ganga Path, while the other concerns the road between Kacchi Dargah and Raghopur Bridge.
FIR Registered Over JP Ganga Path Stunt
A video showing dangerous driving on the JP Ganga Path was circulated on social media, following which the traffic police began an investigation.
An FIR was subsequently registered at Gandhi Maidan Traffic Police Station. Police are working to identify the driver and collect further evidence from the video and vehicle-related information.
Second Case Near Raghopur Bridge
The second incident took place between Kacchi Dargah and Raghopur Bridge and falls under the jurisdiction of Bypass Traffic Police Station.
After the stunt video emerged online, police took cognisance of the incident, investigated the vehicle involved and registered an FIR against the driver.
Licence Suspension Proceedings
Police have invoked Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in both cases. Proceedings to suspend the driving licences of the drivers involved have also been initiated.
The action forms part of efforts by the traffic police to prevent dangerous driving and discourage motorists from recording and uploading traffic violations on social media.
Earlier Action Involving Thar
The Patna Traffic Police had earlier acted against a Thar vehicle after a video showing dangerous stunts on the JP Ganga Path went viral.
Police traced the vehicle through its registration number and identified its owner. A fine of Rs 4,000 was subsequently imposed for traffic violations, with the traffic police also sharing the fine receipt alongside the video on social media.
Police Monitoring Viral Videos
The latest cases indicate that videos uploaded on social media can be used by police as a starting point for identifying traffic violations.
Once the vehicle and driver are identified, police can initiate proceedings under applicable traffic and criminal law provisions.
