The Gurugram traffic police impounded a motorcycle that had accumulated 63 unpaid traffic challans amounting to Rs 5.45 lakh. The vehicle was seized during a routine checking drive at the Artemis–Ambedkar Chowk intersection on Saturday.
Enforcement Drive Targets Chronic Defaulters
A senior traffic police officer stated that the Gurugram traffic police are intensifying special enforcement drives against motorists who repeatedly violate traffic rules. As part of this campaign, strict action is being taken under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against vehicle owners whose challans remain unpaid for more than 90 days. Simultaneously, motorists are being informed about their pending challans and encouraged to clear them promptly.
On Saturday, ASI Randhir Singh, Zonal Officer at Artemis–Ambedkar Chowk, along with his team, was conducting a routine vehicle inspection. During the check, a motorcycle was stopped and the rider was asked to produce valid documents. The rider failed to do so.
63 Challans Worth Rs 5.45 Lakh
“Upon verification, it was found that the motorcycle had 63 pending challans issued under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, carrying a total penalty of Rs 5.45 lakh. Most of these challans were for offences such as riding without a helmet, driving without valid insurance, not having a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, and other traffic violations. In accordance with the prescribed legal provisions, the Gurugram traffic police impounded the motorcycle and moved it to the designated impound yard because of the unpaid challans,” the officer said.
Appeal to Motorists
Vikas Verma, a spokesperson for the Gurugram traffic police, appealed to all motorists to strictly follow traffic rules, keep all mandatory vehicle documents—including valid insurance and PUC certificate—updated, and ensure timely payment of pending challans. He said compliance with traffic regulations is essential for the safety of drivers as well as all other road users.
