In a good news to Thanekars, the Thane Traffic Police on Thursday, December 30, will not fine or issue e-challan to the motorist in the city for flouting any of the traffic rules.
The city police announced a ‘No Traffic Challan Day’ in a bid to create awareness about traffic rules. Therefore, instead of just giving the fine, the motorist will have to sit through a counselling session if caught violating the rules and regulations.
However, Deputy Commissioner Balasaheb Patil has appealed to motorists to follow the traffic rules for their own as well as others’ safety.
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Officials said that the no challan day is being observed to remind motorists about the revised fines and encourage them to follow the traffic rules.
However, they will be brought to the nearby/respective traffic division where they will counsel on the importance of following the traffic rules and the road safety, said a Thane Traffic police officer.
Many motorists are still unaware of the new traffic rules and the revised fines in the amended Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), 2019, which have been implemented by the Maharashtra government from December 1.
A senior from transport department official said the fines are increased to prevent people from committing traffic offences. They will drive safely, which will improve the road safety of the driver and the pedestrians as well.
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