1,300 arrests, 3,400 licence suspensions, 13,000 challans in 6 months: Himachal police crack down on violators of traffic norms

Fines are a common form of handling violations today, but not everyone understands the regulations on penalties. There are cases where violators are cleared of their violations if there are objective reasons.

1,300 arrests, 3,400 licence suspensions, 13,000 challans in 6 months: Himachal police crack down on violators of traffic norms

Shimla: Cracking down on traffic violators, the Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested over 1,300 persons for serious offences, suspended 3,400 driving licences and issued challans to more than 13,000 motorists across the state from September 2024 to February 2025. The highest violations have been reported in Shimla, Solan and Mandi districts, indicating the need for greater compliance in these urban areas. 12 digital display boards installed acr…