Overloaded Eco
Vehicle with 19 children on board seized in Kishtwar
ARTO recommends suspension of License of several
Passenger vehicle drivers
KISHTWAR, JUNE 28: To ensure road safety and discipline,
Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Kishtwar today took a
tough stance against traffic violators in the district.
During a vehicle checking drive conducted on Dachhan Road,
the ARTO team seized an overloaded Eco Taxi (JK-176180) carrying 19
students and recommended suspension of the driving license. The vehicle was
found operating in gross violation of traffic rules and regulations.
During the drive, the Motor Vehicle Department team issued
e-challans to 58 vehicles . "As many as 8 passenger vehicles were
challaned for overloading, 1 for rash driving, while 8 dumpers/tippers
and 41 other vehicles were challaned for violation of different
sections of the Motor Vehicle Act" the ARTO said.
He said the challaned issued are expected to realize a
fine/revenue of Rs 4.67 Lakh. The driving licenses of several gross
violators were recommended for suspension.
The ARTO has cautioned the vehicle operators to strictly follow
traffic rules and regulations, and advised two-wheeler riders to wear helmets
and avoid rash driving. Commercial vehicles were cautioned against overloading.
The drive aims to ensure the safety of commuters and pedestrians
on the roads of Kishtwar.
ARTO informed that Show Cause Notice for suspension of Driving
License has been generated automatically after e- challaned for overloaded
passenger vehicle carrying transport goods on passenger vehicle, without speed
limit device and driving two wheelers without crash helmet.