Far-Western Region Sees 43,593 Vehicle Fines in 13 Months
Summary
Traffic police in Nepal’s Far-Western Region fined 43,593 vehicles in 13 months and collected Rs 31.89 million in penalties. Officials say violations and accident risks are rising as vehicle numbers grow, roads remain narrow, and public awareness stays low.
Key Points
- Traffic police in the Far-Western Region fined 43,593 vehicles in 13 months and collected Rs 31,885,500 in penalties.
- Police fined 4,381 vehicles in Shrawan alone, including 1,087 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Motorcycles were the most frequently fined vehicles, followed by jeeps/cars, trucks, tractors, buses and others.
- The region recorded 250 traffic-related deaths last year, along with 1,381 serious injuries and 1,162 minor injuries.
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