The Thane Traffic Police, in a special 10-day drive that started on January 1, issued e-challans to those allowing more than the permitted seating in auto rickshaws and other vehicles amid the onset of the third wave of coronavirus.
In addition, the city police also took action against motorists using fancy numbers.
The traffic police have sent challans to the violators across Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath.
According to reports, a total of 641 vehicle owners were sent challans for using fancy number plates and a fine worth ₹3.54 lakhs has been imposed. Similarly, challans were sent to 1,788 violators for allowing more than the permitted seating and fine worth ₹11.81 lakhs has been levied.
During the pandemic period, to maintain social distance, three passengers are allowed inside the auto rickshaw. However, there are many who allow four or five passengers. All such auto rickshaws will be fined.
The drive against fancy number plates and over-seating would continue in the coming days, said an official.
So far, the highest cases for traveling with more than excess passengers was done at Kongaon which was 246, then 186 in Dombivli, 139 in Bhiwandi, 151 in Thane nagar and 130 in Kalwa.
At the same time, the department would also take action against those not wearing helmets on two-wheelers and seatbelts in four-wheelers.
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