How Many Challans Did the Raj Transport Dept Issue? Over 19,000!
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Key Takeaways
- 19,892 challans issued statewide.
- 1,034 vehicles seized during the campaign.
- Awareness campaigns reached 498,373 citizens.
- Strict measures against traffic violations are enforced.
- Collaboration among various government departments.
Jaipur, Nov 15 (NationPress) The Rajasthan government is taking decisive actions to reduce road accidents and improve road safety across the state, as confirmed by government officials on Saturday.
Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, a 15-day statewide Road Safety campaign is currently in effect from November 4 to 18.
This initiative involves educating drivers about traffic rules and enforcing strict penalties against violators, officials indicated.
Between November 4 and 14, law enforcement addressed 7,516 cases of drunk driving, 51,289 for speeding, 36,941 for wrong-way driving, 3,253 for dangerous driving, 10,548 for operating vehicles without reflectors, and 19,199 for vehicles lacking number plates.
During this period, 498,373 individuals were educated about road safety and traffic regulations.
To promote responsible driving, police teams conducted lane driving awareness campaigns on several highways, modeled after NH-48.
Police personnel were deployed to ensure compliance with lane regulations and took action against offenders.
The Transport and Road Safety Department issued a total of 19,892 challans statewide by November 14.
This encompasses 1,224 challans for overloading goods vehicles, 406 for illegal passenger transportation, and 13,551 for various other violations.
Furthermore, 206 challans were issued for excess passengers, 44 for transporting luggage on rooftops, and 2,487 for passenger vehicle violations.
The Transport and Road Safety department revoked 434 driving licenses and cancelled registrations for 98 vehicles.
A total of 1,034 vehicles were seized, and 46 permits were revoked during this campaign.
Multiple government departments and district administrations are collaborating for effective implementation.
The Medical and Health Department performed eye examinations for bus and truck drivers over 45 years old and provided spectacles where required.
The Public Works Department engaged in activities such as clearing bushes along roads, repairing speed bumps, installing warning signs, and closing unauthorized road cuts.
The Urban Development and Local Bodies Department addressed footpath encroachments, repaired street lights, and relocated stray animals from roadways.