Mysuru Auto Drivers Fined for Non-Compliance with Traffic Rules

In a bid to improve road safety and regulate the passenger auto rickshaw industry in Mysuru city, police conducted a special drive on June 17, resulting in the booking of 202 cases against drivers. The drive focused on ensuring compliance with traffic rules, including wearing uniforms, carrying valid documents, and adhering to passenger capacity limits. A total of 110 drivers were fined for not wearing uniforms, while others were penalized for various other offenses, including carrying excess passengers and demanding excess fares.

Key Takeaways:

• A total of 202 cases were booked against auto drivers during the special drive, with 110 drivers fined for not wearing uniforms.
• 54 drivers were fined for carrying more passengers than permitted, and 9 were booked for defective or missing registration number plates.
• 24 drivers were booked for demanding excess fare, and 3 were booked for not producing essential vehicle documents.
• Police noticed that several auto drivers were operating without display cards, which are issued by traffic police stations after verifying driver credentials.
• Autorickshaw drivers have been directed to wear uniforms mandatorily while driving and present all vehicle-related documents when requested by traffic police during inspections.

Statistics:

• Total cases booked: 202
• Drivers fined for not wearing uniforms: 110
• Drivers fined for carrying excess passengers: 54
• Drivers booked for defective or missing registration number plates: 9
• Drivers booked for demanding excess fare: 24
• Drivers booked for not producing essential vehicle documents: 3
• Duration of the special drive: 1 day (June 17)

Sources:

• Release from the office of the commissioner of police, Mysuru city.