Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Aug 26: Despite several measures taken by the traffic police to ensure road discipline, many motorists continue to flout traffic rules and ignore pending fines. To address this issue, the government introduced a special scheme offering a 50% discount on traffic fines, effective from August 23, to encourage citizens to clear their dues.

The response has been overwhelming. On the very first day of the scheme, fines were paid in as many as 1,48,747 cases, resulting in a collection of Rs 4.18 crore. Within just three days, traffic police have successfully collected a massive Rs 11.63 crore from 4,13,204 pending cases across Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka.

The Bengaluru traffic police department announced the scheme with the aim of reducing pending cases and making it easier for citizens to clear their fines. The discount applies only to violations committed before February 11, 2023. Motorists making payments within the scheme period can benefit from a 50% reduction in the total fine amount.

Citizens have been making payments through online portals, police stations, and other digital platforms, taking full advantage of the relief provided. The initiative has not only helped the government recover crores in dues but has also brought relief to thousands of vehicle owners burdened with unpaid penalties.