traffic police
Coverage of traffic police in the Nexus archive.
- Monsoon triggers aquaplaning concerns on Kerala’s NH-66
Monsoon conditions have led to aquaplaning concerns on Kerala’s NH-66. Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) and traffic police are urging drivers to follow speed limits to ensure safety.
- Doctor, son booked for obstructing traffic police, HYDRAA during waterlogging clearance
A doctor and his son were booked for obstructing traffic police and HYDRAA during efforts to clear waterlogging. The incident involved interference with official activities related to floodwater management.
- Traffic police step up drive against reckless mid-road halts by private buses in Kerala’s Kozhikode
Traffic police in Kerala's Kozhikode have intensified efforts to penalize private buses stopping mid-road for passenger pickups and drop-offs, which public complaints claim cause traffic bottlenecks. Authorities state the practice disrupts traffic flow and raises accident risks, leading to stricter enforcement.
- Traffic police crack down on illegal dumping of construction waste, issue 212 notices
Traffic police have intensified enforcement against illegal dumping of construction waste, issuing 212 notices. The crackdown targets unauthorized disposal of construction debris to address environmental and safety concerns.
- Shivamogga district traffic police collect ₹1.27 crore in fines
Shivamogga district traffic police collected ₹1.27 crore in fines. The amount reflects the total penalties imposed during the reporting period.
- 34-metre cycling track stretch removed in Narsingi for U-turn to decongest traffic flow
A 34-metre cycling track in Narsingi was removed to create a U-turn aimed at reducing traffic congestion by 30%, according to traffic police. Cyclists, however, argue that the repeated removal of dedicated cycling infrastructure raises concerns.
- Vologda Governor Runs Out of Gasoline After Telling Public Not to Panic Over Fuel Shortages
Vologda region Governor Georgy Filimonov ran out of gasoline while driving and had to hitch a ride with traffic police after advising the public not to panic over fuel shortages.
- Traffic police book 732 cases of drunk driving, overspeeding in week-long special drive
Traffic police conducted a week-long special drive, resulting in 732 cases booked for drunk driving and overspeeding.
- Mumbai rains | Pune–Mumbai Expressway, old Mumbai–Pune Highway shut due do to landslide, heavy rainfall
The Pune–Mumbai Expressway and old Mumbai–Pune Highway are closed due to landslides and heavy rainfall in Mumbai. The traffic police have urged citizens to avoid traveling between Pune and Mumbai until further notice.
- Mysuru traffic police collect nearly ₹49 lakh in fines in three days
Mysuru traffic police collected nearly ₹49 lakh in fines over three days. The enforcement drive focused on traffic violations.