Seized vehicles will be released after payment of fine: Police

TNN | Apr 6, 2020, 04:09 IST

Mangaluru: The owners of more than 600 vehicles seized by the Mangaluru city traffic police for violating lockdown orders have been booked under Indian Penal Code Section 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life) and Motor Vehicles Act, said a senior police source.
“These vehicles are seized to prevent people from commuting, which can lead to the spread of Covid-19. We had seen people taking joy rides across the city, due to which we have stopped them. The city police personnel have seized more than 600 motorbikes and fined the offenders under IPC Section 270 and the Motor Vehicles Act,” said a senior police source.
The source added: “The police will only release the vehicles after appropriate fines are paid for the violations. It is advisable that everyone stays at home and that they do not to venture out aimlessly. It is in the larger interest of society. The drive of seizing vehicles will continue till the lockdown is in force.”
Another official from the traffic division revealed that the seizure of vehicle has resulted in less unnecessary movement of motorists.