Cyberabad Traffic police books 3.6 lakh violators during lockdown

The Cyberabad Traffic Police booked over 3.6 lakh cases against motorists for various violations during the lockdown starting from March 23. Officials have also seized 5,370 vehicles.

The police are conducting special drives round the clock and booking cases against those violating lockdown rules and caught at various check posts.

According to the officials, of the 3,66,968 cases, non-contact cases which include e-challan cases, speed guns and social media were 3,58,497 and contact cases including spot cases, drunk driving, petty cases were 8,471.

While 3,736 two wheelers were seized, 747 three-wheelers, 777 cars and 110 other vehicles were also seized till now.

“There is also a need on part of citizens to maintain self-discipline. We want them, especially the motorists to be self-disciplined and responsible. We request them to follow the lockdown rules strictly or face consequences,” said S M Vijay Kumar,



Traffic DCP, Cyberabad.

Meanwhile, the Traffic police are also creating awareness among public on the lockdown rules on social media and in person at various checkpoints. They are warning them against committing traffic violations.

Officials said motorists are defying the basic lockdown rule of one person on two wheeler and two persons including the driver in a car. Most of the violators are giving trivial reasons, the police said.

“Once we book a case, they will be chargesheeted in the courts in due course. The violators may be jailed for a period of two years or fine will be imposed on them. Sometimes, they may be awarded both the punishments,” said N Bose Kiran, Traffic Inspector, Kukatpally.

The Traffic police officials said the vehicles which have been seized during the lockdown period will not be returned by any means until situation becomes normal.