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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jul 5: Police commissioner Sandeep Patil said, "Government notification with regards to traffic violation are already in implementation. Heavy fines will be imposed on the traffic rule violators."

During the phone-in programme held at Commissioners office on Friday, July 3, Police commissioner Sandeep Patil said, "Fine has been increased. Penalty for using mobile phones while driving is up to Rs 1,000, and for parking in a non-designated place, over speeding and driving vehicles without licence will be up to Rs 1,000."

“Meeting has been conducted with staffs who tow the vehicles. They have been informed to make an announcement before towing the vehicle. If the owner is close by, then fine should be imposed on the spot. They should make sure that the vehicle is not damaged in the process of getting towed,” he said.

A caller from the Kotekar area complained about vehicles who transport school children more than the specified limit. Following which, police commissioner said, "You have provided valuable information and an action will be taken on this.”

One other caller from the Urwa region complained about tint glass used in some of cars. The caller further requested installation of speed bumps near Urwa as a safety measure against speeding vehicles.

A caller from Car Street complained about vehicles that are parked in both the sides of the road near BEM School.

A caller from Bejai complained about a bar which stands opposite the KSRTC bus stand, where couple of drunkards create nuisance in the morning. Considering the complaint, the police commissioner directed a police officer to visit the spot and book a case against them.

There was also a caller from Bondel who lamented about a 14 number PTC bus for not issuing tickets and giving back the change to the passengers.

A caller from Kadri complained about vehicles parked on both sides of the road around the area of the City Hospital and the Kadri ground.

DCP crime and traffic Laxmi Ganesh, DCP law and order Hanumantharaya and ACP traffic Manjunath Shetty were present.

The phone in programme is held every Friday from 10 am to 11 am, callers can reach out to the officials by giving a call on 0824-2220530 or 0824-2220201 to express their grievances to police commissioner. Meanwhile, they also have an option to WhatsApp their complaint to mobile no, 9480805300.