In 18 days of May, 21k traffic violators pay Rs 21.75L fine

Nagpur: In spite of ongoing lockdown in the city, traffic violations continue to soar. As per Nagpur city traffic police data, in 18 days of this month, 20,951 motorists have collectively paid Rs 21.75 lakh fine for flouting traffic rules, while in entire April, 21,449 Nagpurians had paid Rs 29.41 lakh fine.
A senior police inspector (traffic) said almost 600 traffic police personnel have been deployed across the city. These cops along with CCTV cameras installed at many busy junctions and important stretches continue to keep track of violators.
In May, traffic violations on city roads increased by almost 39% compared to last month. On average, the traffic policemen from 10 zones have been penalizing 1,164 motorists per day in May, while the figure was 714 a day last month.
However, the violations as well as fines are far less than in pre-lockdown days. In January 2020, the traffic police had penalized 43,168 motorists and recovered Rs 74.71 lakh as fines. Similarly in February and March, the traffic police penalized 49,365 and 49,952 motorists and collected fine of Rs 74.05 lakh and Rs 74.18 lakh respectively from the violators.
“The lockdown affects everyone and it is there to ensure the safety of all. It is unfortunate so many are willing to put their own life and that of their loved ones at risk,” said a traffic activist.
Month---Cases---Fine (inRs)
JAN---43,168---74,71,100
FEB---49,365---74,05,900
MAR---49,952---74,18,850
APR---21,449---29,41,200
MAY (UPTO 18)---20,951---21,75,500