Ernakulam Rural police in Keralam book 17,181 motorists for traffic violations in 11 days

KOCHI The Ernakulam Rural police have taken action against 17,181 vehicle owners for traffic violations during the first 11 days of November, with enforcement agencies launching an intensified crackdown on offenders following criticism over repeated fatal road accidents. Of this, as many as 1,017 people were booked for drunken driving during the special drive. Action was taken against drivers of 1,316 vehicles for speeding and reckless driving. These included 278 buses.

Cases were registered against 25 buses for serious traffic violations. The police have also recommended the cancellation of the driving licences of 66 people, including parents or guardians of minors caught driving vehicles. Special teams have been deployed across all five subdivisions in the rural police district as part of the enforcement drive led by District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) K.S. Sudarshan.

“Checks are being carried out round the clock. Inspections are also under way at district borders, with police dogs deployed as part of the operation,” the police said.