Kochi : The motor vehicles department (MVD) conducted an extensive enforcement drive this week in Ernakulam following complaints of private buses and other vehicles being driven dangerously, operating at excessive speeds after removing speed governors, and being driven by people without valid licences.
The enforcement teams detected 50 traffic violations and collected fines totalling Rs 2.11 lakh. Notices were issued to suspend the services of four vehicles found without speed governors.
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The department said the drive was part of efforts to take strict action against traffic violations that pose a threat to road safety . The inspection was conducted by four squads led by Ernakulam enforcement regional transport officer Biju Isaac. The teams focused on Thrippunithura, the High Court premises, Aluva, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The violations detected included dangerous driving, removal of speed governors, speeding and driving without a licence. Download the TOI App.