3,501 Drivers Penalized for Traffic Violations in Kathmandu Valley in 24 Hours

In the past 24 hours, traffic police in Kathmandu Valley have taken action against 3,501 drivers for various traffic violations. Among those penalized, 77 were caught driving under the influence of intoxicants, 158 for running red lights, and 89 for speeding. Nareshraj Suvedi, spokesperson for the Valley Traffic Police Office, reported that these actions generated a total revenue of NPR 2,515,501.

As of this morning, the breakdown of offenses includes 77 for intoxicated driving, 69 for being in unfit condition, 158 for red light violations, 89 for speeding, 172 for improper lane usage, 57 for keeping vehicle doors open while in motion, 77 for unauthorized use of horns, 55 for driving on slopes while picking up passengers, and 2,747 for other violations. Deputy Superintendent of Police and spokesperson Nareshraj Suvedi said, “A total of 3,501 drivers were penalized over the last 24 hours for various breaches of traffic rules, resulting in a collected revenue of NPR 2,515,501.”