31 vehicles likely to lose registration for repeated traffic violations

Time of India

2 days ago

Indore: Taking a firm stand against habitual traffic offenders, Indore Transport Department began the process of cancelling registrations of vehicles for violating traffic norms more than 10 times.
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Collector Asheesh Singh had issued instructions during a recent review meeting of Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to initiate strict action against drivers who repeatedly flouted traffic rules. He had specifically asked Regional Transport Officer (RTO) to commence proceedings for cancellation of vehicle registrations of repeat offenders.
Following the directives, Transport Department has issued notices to 31 vehicle owners, informing them of the impending cancellation of their vehicle registrations.
Regional Transport Officer Pradeep Sharma confirmed receiving a list of 31 vehicles that include bus, four-wheelers, and two-wheelers, from Indore Smart City Development Ltd that manages ITMS. These vehicles have accumulated at least 10 serious traffic violations each, including repeated red-light jumping and other significant infractions.
The owners of all these vehicles have been asked to respond to the RTO notices within seven days.
The notice states that if a satisfactory response was not provided within the stipulated time, the vehicle registration would first be suspended and subsequently cancelled. "Once the vehicle registration is cancelled, the same can't be plied on the road and if found, it would be seized," Sharma said.
Singh emphasised that adherence to traffic rules was mandatory for maintaining traffic discipline and controlling road accidents. He reiterated that strict action would be taken against those who repeatedly violate the rules. This initiative is seen as a important step towards making Indore a city with a safer and more streamlined traffic system, he said.