Traffic Adalat settles 218 cases of traffic offences
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 10 2018:
In compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court Committee on road safety, a Mega Traffic Adalat was organised at various places at Imphal East and Imphal West under the aegis of Manipur State Legal Services Authority in collaboration with Transport Department; Office of the Superintendent of Police Imphal East and Imphal West and Office of Superintendent of Traffic, Imphal City.
The traffic drive was mainly concentrated on private non-commercial vehicles to ensure that laws relating to use of helmets, wearing of seat belts, use of mobile phone while driving, drunken driving, driving without valid licence, valid RC book, were complied with by the public to ensure road safety and also to spread awareness on traffic rules and regulations.
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A total of 218 cases of traffic offences were settled generating a total amount of Rs 36780 as fine.
In the Traffic Adalat held from 9 am to 11 am, commendation certificates were awarded to persons who were found to be complying with the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules.
Pamphlets containing traffic rules and regulations were also distributed amongst the general public to generate public awareness.
Manipur State Legal Services Authority asserted that media play a valuable role in spreading information, awareness and attracting people to settle their disputes through Lok Adalat.
It expressed hope that media would continue to render such services in future also.
It also earnestly appealed to all the general public to abide by the traffic rules and regulations in the interest of their own safety as well as the general public.
Manipur State Legal Services Authority expressed thankful to all the Chairperson of various Traffic Adalat Benches consisting of Judicial Officers, Ld.
Advocates, Staffs, Para Legal Volunteers, and the officials of Police, Traffic, Motor Vehicle Departments for their valuable time and contribution in successfully holding this Mega Traffic Adalat.