Over NPR 11.5 Million Revenue Collected from Traffic Fines in Syangja

July 20, Syangja – The Syangja District Traffic Police Office collected NPR 11.53 million in revenue from fines imposed on vehicles violating traffic rules over the course of one year.

According to the office’s annual progress report, in fiscal year 2082/83 (mid-July 2025 to mid-July 2026), a total of 13,551 vehicles across the district were penalized for various traffic offenses, resulting in revenue collection of NPR 11,530,000.

Among the vehicles penalized, the highest number—4,614—were motorcycles. This was followed by cars and jeeps with 3,326 cases, trucks and tippers with 2,255, buses with 1,540, tractors with 912, and other vehicles numbering 942.

Monthly data reveals that the month of Jestha (mid-May to mid-June) saw the highest number of penalties, with 1,502 vehicles fined, yielding NPR 1,227,000 in revenue.

The statistics also indicate a downward trend in both the number of vehicles penalized and revenue collected. In fiscal year 2081/82, 19,289 drivers were penalized, generating NPR 14,153,500 in revenue. In the previous fiscal year, 2080/81, 14,610 drivers were fined bringing in NPR 11,097,000.

This fiscal year shows a decline in both the number of penalized vehicles and the revenue collected. When compared over the past three fiscal years, this year’s revenue generation by the Syangja District Traffic Police Office has decreased somewhat.

Deputy Inspector Narendra Bahadur Shahi, head of the Syangja District Traffic Police Office, explained that the decline is partly due to disruptions caused by the Janjati Aandolan (Ethnic Movement) and the parliamentary elections, which hindered regular traffic enforcement activities.

The office has prioritized accident reduction with regular inspections, driver awareness programs, and continuous enforcement against traffic violations.

Additionally, during fiscal year 2082/83, the district experienced 20 road accidents resulting in 9 deaths, 24 serious injuries, and 23 minor injuries. Most accidents involved motorcycles, jeeps, and buses according to the report.

Deputy Inspector Shahi emphasized that the purpose of traffic enforcement is not to raise revenue but to reduce accidents and maintain road discipline.

“We view traffic enforcement not as a revenue source but as a road safety measure,” Shahi said. “Our focus is on enforcing traffic rules, making drivers accountable, and reducing accidents through regular and effective checks. Recently, we have also intensified traffic awareness campaigns.”

He mentioned special monitoring efforts aimed at curbing speeding, overloading, lack of vehicle documents, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and failure to wear helmets and seat belts. The office continued coordination with schools, drivers, transportation businesses, and local authorities to maintain awareness programs.

Shahi urged all drivers and passengers to observe traffic regulations responsibly, noting that adherence to rules greatly reduces accident risk. He highlighted that road safety is a collective responsibility and following laws is fundamental for safe travel.