634 drivers penalized for traffic violations in Kathmandu Valley

Summary

Traffic police penalized 634 drivers for violating traffic rules in Kathmandu Valley over the past 24 hours, including cases of drunk driving, speeding and signal violations. Officials said regular monitoring and checks are continuing to improve road discipline and pedestrian safety.

Key Points
  • Traffic police fined 634 drivers in Kathmandu Valley for traffic violations in the past 24 hours.
  • Sixty drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, while 93 were penalized for speeding and 28 for violating traffic signals.
  • Other violations included CCTV-detected offenses, improper honking, lane discipline breaches, poor vehicle condition and one-way road rule violations.
  • Police urged drivers to follow traffic rules for their own safety and for pedestrian safety.
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