Traffic Police Take Action Against 13,090 Drivers in Kathmandu Valley in One Week

Summary

The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police took action against 13,090 drivers for various traffic rule violations over a week, collecting over Rs 11.8 million in fines to improve road safety amid rising accidents.

Key Points
  • Traffic police in Kathmandu Valley took action against 13,090 drivers violating traffic rules from May 12 to May 19.
  • Rs 11,806,013 was collected from fines during this period.
  • 629 drivers were caught for driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • Prosecutions were made for various violations including red light, speeding, lane violation, and entering one-way streets.
  • The police emphasized the goal of ensuring safe travel and reducing road accidents beyond just revenue collection.
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