E-challans 13 vehicles, seizes 1 vehicle for MV Act violations
RAMBAN: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Ramban in coordination with Ramban Police on Sunday conducted a special enforcement drive at Seri Ramban, as part of its ongoing district-wide campaign to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
A special naka was established at Seri to maintain strict vigil on traffic violations and address public apprehensions regarding overcharging by tempo travellers operating on the Banihal–Jammu route.
During the drive, conducted under the guidance of ARTO Varun Bhasin, the enforcement team checked more than 83 vehicles. A total of 13 vehicles were e-challaned for various violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, involving an expected penalty of ₹44,400. The team also seized one vehicle, while one driving licence was recommended for suspension for serious violations.
The major offences detected during the drive included overcharging of passengers, overloading, operating without valid fitness certificates, plying without valid permits, breach of permit conditions and other violations under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The MVD team reiterated that such enforcement drives will continue across Ramban district to ensure road safety, safeguard the interests of commuters, curb traffic violations and promote discipline among transport operators. The department also appealed to all transport operators to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and provide safe, fair and lawful transport services to the public.