IW cops to launch special traffic drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2015 :
Imphal West district police , in a step to prevent road mishap during Holi festival, is set to organise a special drive from February 5 to February 9, a statement issued by the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West informed.
Police personnel of Imphal West district, during the special drive, shall strictly follow certain safety norms in connection with the festival.
Traffic rules like driving motor vehicles without driving license, motor driving by minor, vehicles without registration or insurance certificate, triple riding on two wheelers, drunken driving, speed driving, overloading in four wheelers, driving without a protective helmet, using mobile phones while driving, vehicles with tinted glass, wrong or double parking and violation of traffic signs would be given more emphasis during the special drive.
The violation of the same, the statement added, could lead to 3 to 6 months imprisonment or a fine ranging from Rs 100 to 2000 as per the severity of the rule violated .
The statement further appealed the general public to co-operate and help the forces in curbing road mishaps during the festival.