Shillong, April 26: A special drive to check traffic violations in the city yielded in imposition of fines
During the intervening night of April 25 and 26, a total of 194 violations were detected and fines of Rs 2,46,000 were imposed.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said that as part of sustained efforts to strengthen traffic enforcement, improve road discipline and ensure safer streets for the public, East Khasi Hills Police, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills and SP (City/Traffic) and Additional SP Traffic conducted a special traffic enforcement drive across three sectors of Shillong city — Sadar, Laitumkhrah and Lumdiengjri.
The drive was undertaken to intensify enforcement against traffic violations and unsafe road practices through coordinated, multi-location checking, particularly during night hours when such violations are more prevalent.
The enforcement focused on detection of drunk driving, illegal modification of exhaust systems and lights, black-tinted vehicle glasses, along with document verification and other violations under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Over 100 personnel were deployed for the operation, with active participation of all officers-in charge of traffic branches and police stations. Each check point was supervised by gazetted officers, ensuring coordinated and effective enforcement across all sectors.
