Traffic violation fines in ksa

        Bengaluru Traffic Police have deployed life-size mannequins, wearing police uniforms, at some important junctions in the city in a bid to reduce traffic violations.Mannequins, wearing reflector jackets, white shirts, khaki pants, white hats, and black shoes will act as a deterrent to traffic violations.Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) in Bengaluru city, Dr BR Ravikanthe Gowda said that they are also planning to fit cameras in these to record violations.“Response to this initiative is very positive. People also take selfies with the mannequins. It’s useful in controlling habitual violators. In the future, we plan to fit cameras in these mannequins to record violations. Contact-less enforcement can be possible with these,” he told ANI.Life size mannequins dressed as traffic police have been placed at important junctions in Bengaluru. Jt Commissioner of Police, Traffic says "Response to this initiative is very positive.People also … [Read more...] about Bengaluru police uses mannequins to stop traffic rules violation

The Union transport minister said that the states can reduce fine but they are aimed at saving lives of people, and for generating revenue. Amid public outcry over new provisions in the new Motor Vehicles Act, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said hefty fines were not imposed to generate revenue for the government but to save lives of the people. "We are implementing this to create respect and fear for the law so none can do such type of thing. That is the reason behind it. If you obey the law, you don't have to give any fine. 30 years before, the fine was 100 rupees. Now what is the value of Rs 100 today?" he told ANI."The state government can decide on fines. There is no problem. But this is not a revenue earning proposal. This is for saving lives of people. "We are losing 2 per cent of GDP due to road accidents. It is not the responsibility of the government to save the lives of the people? That is the spirit behind the law. It was not the intention of the … [Read more...] about As BJP-ruled states cut traffic fines, Gadkari defends new rules

Traffic offences booked thanks to the surveillance cameras installed at key junctions across Mysuru city have gone up, with the traffic police stepping up watch from its control room on the offenders by installing more high-definition cameras.At least 2,500 cases are being booked daily for violations caught on camera. Barring cases of driving without licence, driving without insurance, and drunken driving, instances of driving without helmet, jumping signal, triple riding, talking on phone while driving and such other offences are caught by the cameras. The number of cameras, including those with 360-degree view, has been increased from 40 to 59, and most circles, particularly the major ones, have been equipped to track offences round the clock. The violations are monitored on big screens at the centralised control room in the office of the Police Commissioner by a dedicated team of staff. Senior police officers also have access to images from these cameras at their offices. The police … [Read more...] about In Mysuru, traffic offenders are being watched

A traffic sub-inspector was suspended by the Salem City Police on Wednesday after a video of the official issuing ‘unpaid’ challan after charging a motorist for traffic rule violation went viral on social media.Recently, traffic sub-inspector Govindaraj, while conducting vehicle checks near Mulluvadi level crossing here, stopped a rider for not wearing helmet while riding two-wheeler and the rider was fined. However, receiving the cash, the official issued ‘unpaid’ challan to the rider and refused to give a proper explanation for the incident. However, a video of the incident went viral on social media platforms. Based on complaints by social activists, Govindaraj was first transferred to Armed Reserve police and later suspended by City Police Commissioner T.Senthil Kumar based on investigations conducted by Deputy Police Commissioner (Crime and Traffic) S.Senthil.Jayasheelan, a social activist, alleged that irregularities to the tune of several crores were … [Read more...] about Traffic policeman suspended

New Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday imposed a total fine of Rs 5 lakh on Unitech Ltd Executive Director Sanjay Chandra and its promoter Mayfair Capital for disclosure lapses with regard to change in their shareholding in the company. The regulator has fined the promoters for violating Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) regulations. "The regulation seeks to achieve fair treatment by...mandating disclosure of timely and adequate information to enable shareholders to make an informed decision and ensuring that there is a fair and informed market in the shares of companies affected by such change in control," Sebi said. The orders follow a probe conducted by Sebi in the scrip of Unitech between October 2008 and December 2008. During the investigation, Sebi found that Sanjay Chandra and Mayfair Capital traded in the scrip of Unitech and failed to make disclosures with regard to change in their shareholding. Sebi also noted that two promoter entities, Prakausali Investments … [Read more...] about Sebi Fines Executive Director & Promoter of Unitech Ltd for Violating Insider Trading Norms