KATHMANDU: Traffic police booked and fined 2,519 vehicles for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley over the past 24 hours, collecting more than Rs 1.93 million in penalties.
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the violations included 92 cases of drunk driving, 163 incidents involving unauthorized ride-sharing services, 99 traffic signal violations and 115 cases of over-speeding.
Additionally, authorities recorded 109 cases of lane discipline violations and took action against 100 drivers for honking in prohibited areas.
The Office also said that 19 vehicles were penalized for emitting smoke beyond prescribed limits, while 1,822 drivers and riders faced action for various other traffic offences.
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