Gandaki Province Collects Over NPR 12 Crore from Traffic Violations
Summary
Gandaki Province has collected over NPR 12 crore from traffic violations including overloading, drunk driving, and speeding by the end of Jestha in the current financial year.
Key Points
- Gandaki Province has collected more than NPR 12 crore 69 lakh from traffic violation penalties in the current financial year.
- Action was taken against 141,630 vehicles for various traffic offenses in 11 districts by end of Jestha.
- The highest number of actions were against vehicles carrying more passengers than capacity, generating over NPR 1.64 crore.
- Challenges remain with unlicensed vehicles, drunk driving, speeding, and overcapacity passengers, prompting calls for wider participation in road safety efforts.