Gurugram Police has impounded over 19 vehicles with unpaid traffic fines
Gurugram traffic police have initiated a stringent campaign to enforce traffic regulations and ensure the payment of fines, leading to the impounding of vehicles with numerous unpaid e-challans. This measure aims to address the growing issue of unpaid fines, with the police issuing around 4500 challans daily – 3000 from CCTV cameras and 1500 manually by officers.
In a focused effort over the past 10 days, 19 vehicles, including auto-rickshaws and motorcycles, have been seized due to the non-payment of traffic fines. Each impounded vehicle had accumulated fines amounting to at least Rs. 1 lakh, with over 100 pending e-challans per vehicle, marking them as repeat offenders. The seized vehicles, comprising 13 auto-rickshaws and six motorcycles, are currently parked at designated areas in Sector 29 and near Rajiv Chowk.
One autorickshaw was found with 289 unpaid challans, while others had 269 and 195 respectively. Among the motorcycles, one had 195 pending challans. The CCTV system captures traffic violations, which are then verified and processed by the GMDA’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), leading to the issuance of e-challans.
Common traffic violations in Gurugram include wrong-side driving, unauthorised parking, signal jumping and riding without helmets. Penalties for these offences range from Rs. 500/- to Rs. 5000/-, depending on the severity of the violation. The e-challans are linked to the vehicle’s registration number and unpaid fines can accumulate, creating significant financial burdens for vehicle owners.
While there is currently no automatic mechanism for fine recovery, unpaid penalties can hinder a vehicle owner’s ability to sell the vehicle. Obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the regional transport authority becomes problematic with outstanding fines.
This crackdown by Gurugram traffic police underscores the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and promptly addressing any fines incurred to avoid severe repercussions such as vehicle impoundment.
