Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Aug 4: In a recent crackdown on high beam violations, Mangaluru has emerged as the second-highest city in Karnataka, with 1,365 cases recorded. This enforcement action began in July, and a total of 28,620 violations have been registered statewide.

The initiative aims to prevent accidents caused by sudden blindness from high-intensity lights during nighttime driving. Alok Kumar, ADGP of Karnataka, highlighted that high beam lights are a significant factor in head-on collisions at night.

Bengaluru tops the list with 9,046 violations. Other cities with notable violations include Raichur (1,178 cases), Hubballi-Dharwad (1,096 cases), and Vijayanagara (1,342 cases). In contrast, Mandya and Mysuru reported much lower numbers, with just 21 and 22 violations, respectively.

Each violation carries a fine of Rs 500. This crackdown is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and reduce accidents during nighttime driving.