Traffic Police Enforce Strict Measures on Old Vehicles in Kathmandu, Penalize 31 Drivers

March 19, Kathmandu – During a special traffic inspection program in Kathmandu, traffic police have taken action against 31 drivers of vehicles with mechanical issues. The special check was conducted near the Mulapani Cricket Ground, where the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office reported that most vehicles inspected were found to be in unsatisfactory mechanical condition. Among the 52 vehicles inspected, defects were identified in components such as handbrakes, lights, and tires, with 31 vehicles exhibiting significant mechanical problems leading to driver penalties.

The traffic police emphasized that operating vehicles with such deficiencies increases the risk of accidents and endangers passenger safety. This inspection was carried out to reduce these risks and improve overall road safety.