Transport Department Collects Rs 72,000 in Road Safety Crackdown in Bharno

The Transport Department conducted a special road safety enforcement drive in Bharno police station area, collecting Rs 72,000 in fines from motorists for traffic violations.

The drive was carried out on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Dileshwar Mahto and District Transport Officer Satyendra Mahto as part of efforts to improve road safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.

The inspection was led by Motor Vehicle Inspectors Robin Ajay Singh and Pradeep Kumar Tirkey, along with Bharno police station in-charge Santosh Kumar Singh. A checkpoint was set up near the Bharno police station, where vehicles travelling through the area were subjected to intensive checks.

The surprise inspection prompted action against drivers found violating traffic rules. The department collected a total of Rs 72,000 in fines during the campaign.

Officials said the objective of the drive was not limited to collecting penalties but also to prevent road accidents caused by negligence and disregard for traffic regulations.

Motor Vehicle Inspector Robin Ajay Singh personally counselled drivers caught during the inspection, explaining how even a minor lapse on the road could endanger their lives as well as those of other road users.

The drivers were strictly instructed to follow all traffic rules in the future. The Transport Department reiterated that such enforcement drives are aimed at promoting responsible driving, improving road discipline and reducing the risk of accidents.