In a major crackdown on school vehicles in Udupi, police have registered 203 cases and collected Rs 71,000 in fines for violations related to vehicle documents, fitness certificates, insurance, driving licences, and non-compliance with mandatory safety norms for school transport.
Details of the Drive
The enforcement drive was conducted across the district, targeting school buses, vans, and autorickshaws used for transporting students. Officials verified vehicle documents, fitness certificates, insurance, driving licences, and compliance with mandatory safety norms for school transport.
According to Udupi police officials, the crackdown was part of a routine safety check to ensure that school vehicles meet the required standards. The fines were collected on the spot from vehicle owners and drivers who failed to produce valid documents or were found violating safety norms.
Impact and Compliance
The drive aims to improve safety standards for school children in the district. Police have warned that similar checks will continue in the future to ensure strict adherence to rules.
“We registered 203 cases and collected Rs 71,000 in fines. The main violations included lack of fitness certificates, expired insurance, and improper driving licences,” said a senior police officer involved in the operation.
