Licenses of 31 Drivers Recommended for Six-Month Suspension Due to Traffic Violations

File photo. April 10, Kathmandu. The Traffic Police Office of the Kathmandu Valley has recommended suspending the driving licenses of 31 drivers for six months due to repeated violations of traffic rules within the valley. These drivers were found to have violated traffic regulations up to 16 times, prompting the office to communicate the suspension recommendation to the Department of Transport Management.

Police spokesperson Navaraj Adhikari stated that despite repeated penalties, these drivers continued to disregard the rules and violated traffic laws as many as 16 times. According to the provisions of the Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2049 (1992), any driver who violates traffic rules more than five times can have their license suspended for up to six months.

Based on this legal framework, the traffic police have taken a strict stance to discourage habitual traffic offenses. Since drivers showed no compliance even after repeated fines, the police have initiated the process of license suspension. Drivers subjected to this suspension will be prohibited from operating any vehicle for six months. The traffic police believe this action will help reduce road accidents and ensure full compliance with traffic rules within the Kathmandu Valley.