Gurgaon: During a special drive conducted in Jan, traffic police issued 80 challans worth Rs 8 lakh against two-wheeler riders using modified or non-functional silencers on Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles.The month-long drive targeted modified motorcycles and pressure horns that produce loud and sudden sounds, causing public nuisance and posing risks to other road users. Police said such noise often distracts commuters and increases the chances of accidents.“These modified silencers create excessive noise and can be especially disturbing for senior citizens. Riders must act responsibly and avoid causing inconvenience to others. Strict action will continue against such violations,” a traffic police officer said.Enforcement continued in Feb, with 12,440 challans issued between Feb 2 and Feb 8. Of these, 11,045 challans were issued on the ground, generating fines of Rs 1.41 crore.Major violations included wrong-side driving (1,702), wrong parking (1,128), riding without helmets (1,541, including riders and pillion riders), seat belt violations (762), drunken driving (399), dangerous U-turns (340), lane change violations (324), triple riding (145), speeding (57), mobile phone use while driving (62), and noise pollution (29).In addition, 1,395 challans were issued through automated cameras for violations such as no-entry (902), lane changes (245), speeding (64), air pollution (56), and multiple helmet and seat belt violations.To strengthen monitoring, police have increased surveillance on NH-8, Dwarka Expressway and Mumbai Expressway using NHAI-installed cameras and drones to detect lane-changing and overspeeding violations, officials said.Traffic police spokesperson Vikas Verma said the measures aim to improve compliance and reduce accidents. “Enhanced monitoring and strict enforcement are part of our efforts to ensure safer roads,” he said.Alongside enforcement, traffic police also focused on awareness through the ‘Challan Nahi Salam Milega’ campaign. In Feb, programmes were held at 18 locations, reaching over 1,040 citizens and students.Participants were informed about traffic rules and emergency services such as Dial 112, and the traffic helpline 1095. They were advised to follow lane discipline, avoid wrong-side driving or speeding, use helmets and seat belts, and refrain from using mobile phones or driving under the influence of alcohol.“We urge commuters to follow traffic rules and drive responsibly to ensure safer roads for all,” Verma added.
