Rs 1.88 million collected in revenue for traffic rules violations

Kathmandu's traffic police have generated Rs 1.88 million in revenue within a single 24-hour period by penalizing 2,223 individuals for traffic rule violations. This significant collection highlights the ongoing efforts to enforce traffic regulations in the valley.

The enforcement actions targeted a wide array of offenses. Notably, 94 individuals were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, while 150 faced penalties for engaging in illegal ride-sharing. Disregarding traffic signals resulted in penalties for 177 individuals, and 118 were caught exceeding speed limits.

Further violations included failing to adhere to lane discipline (61 individuals), honking in restricted areas (154), illegal parking (98), and driving on one-way streets (120). The remaining 1,251 individuals were fined for a variety of other traffic infractions, underscoring the comprehensive nature of the police's enforcement campaign.