RAJOURI: On the directions of Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Rajouri today conducted an enforcement drive along the Rajouri–Poonch National Highway to check compliance with traffic regulations and promote road safety.
The enforcement drive was conducted under the supervision of ARTO Ashiq Rafiq Malik by a team comprising Motor Vehicle Inspector Lakhvinder Singh Chib, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Nitin Singh, and other officials.
The team checked 116 vehicles and issued 12 challans. A fine of ₹31,500 was imposed for various violations of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Furthermore, four mini-buses were seized and the driving licences of three drivers were recommended for suspension for violations of traffic regulations.
The vehicle operators were directed to strictly adhere to the prescribed norms under the Motor Vehicles Act, particularly those related to passenger safety and overloading. The department reiterated that overloading and other violations of traffic rules would not be tolerated.
