Kanchanpur Traffic Police Intensify Crackdown on Drug-Impaired Drivers to Curb Highway Accidents
Summary
Kanchanpur District Traffic Police have intensified crackdowns on drivers under the influence of narcotics to reduce highway accidents, using drug detection kits in surprise checks on the East-West Mahendra Highway.
Key Points
- Kanchanpur District Traffic Police intensified inspections targeting drivers under the influence of narcotics to reduce highway accidents.
- 22 drivers have been prosecuted since mid-October/November for driving while impaired by narcotics.
- Surprise checks on the East-West Mahendra Highway found 4 out of 16 tested drivers using narcotics.
- The campaign includes using a Drug Detection Kit and cooperation with health offices, continuing regular narcotics and DUI checks to promote road safety.
