Man slapped with Rs 23,000 fine for traffic-related violations
Gurugam: Barely two days after the implementation of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019, a Delhi resident was issued a challan of Rs 23,000 by the Gurugram Police on Tuesday for flouting several rules.
According to the challan issued by the police, Madan was fined Rs 5,000 for not carrying his driving licence, Rs 5,000 for not producing the Registration Certificate, Rs 2,000 for not having third-party insurance, Rs 10,000 for violating pollution standards and Rs 1,000 for not wearing a helmet.
The person identified as Dinesh Madan was fined near the Gurugram court. Speaking on the issue, Madan said, "I am shocked and have not been able to sleep at night. This amount is very big. I told the cops that all documents are at home and I will show it to them but they asked for my keys and said that my scooter will be impounded."
Reportedly, Madan has refused to pay the fine as he says his second-hand scooter itself costs Rs 15,000. He is learned to have left his scooter with the authorities.
"As Madan was not wearing his helmet, he was stopped by the on-duty traffic personnel. He was unable to produce his documents when asked for them. Hence, the challan was issued," the traffic police officer who was prsent at the location said.
The Gurugram police have been proactive in levying fines on the traffic offenders ever since the new Motor Vehicles Act has been set in from September 1. On day one, most of the fines that were levied were on the offenders who were not wearing the seat belts and helmets.
One of the major challenges however being faced by the law enforcement officials is the lack of upgradation of the software that is resulting in the delay in the process of levying of fines.
"Our officials are on the ground to ensure that no violations that are committed. One of the major challenges faced by our officials is the lack of upgraded software that is delaying the process of levying the fines in certain cases," said a senior official from Gurugram police.
