Srinagar, Aug 12 (KNO): The authorities in Traffic Police Srinagar City in collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Kashmir have conducted a joint enforcement drive to act against the commuters involved in violations related to the number plates.
The drive, as per the officials, was conducted against the violators using masked, tampered, or false registration number plates, saying that they would intensify enforcement and crackdown in the coming days.
The authorities as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) warned that driving with such illegal modifications would be a serious offence and punishable with imprisonment and fines up to Rs 5000.
City traffic police in a tweet on X wrote, “Traffic City Srinagar Conducted Drive Against Violators Masking Number Plates. Driving Any Vehicle With Tempered Or False Registration Number Plate Is An Offence. Which Could Lead To Imprisonment And Fine Upto Rs 5000.”
As per the city traffic police authorities, during the drive, several vehicles were checked and violators were penalized.
The traffic police officials said the initiative aims to curb the growing trend of number plate tampering, which poses a challenge to traffic management and law enforcement.
In addition to the enforcement drive, an awareness session was also organized by Traffic City Srinagar and MVD Kashmir. The session was attended by representatives from various transport unions and school associations.
Officials said that the focus of the awareness is aimed on educating stakeholders about their roles and responsibilities in ensuring compliance with traffic regulations.
They added that during the session, the introduction of new technologies for better traffic management and enforcement was also highlighted.
"Traffic City Srinagar And MVD Kashmir, Conducted Awareness Session With Representatives From Transport Unions, School Associations Regarding Their Role & Responsibilities. Introduction Of New Technologies For Traffic Management And Enforcement,” city traffic police wrote on X.
Officials during the session stressed the importance of adhering to traffic laws, particularly concerning the use of legitimate registration plates, to maintain order on the roads and enhance public safety.
A senior traffic police official said that it was urged upon all vehicle owners to ensure their registration plates comply with legal standards, warning that strict actions will continue against violators in the future—(KNO)