crime

Bengaluru Traffic Police book 539 cases in special drive against drunk driving, overspeeding

Bengaluru Traffic Police book 539 cases in special drive against drunk driving, overspeeding

The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police checking vehicles in Bengaluru on October 25, 2026.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police registered 539 cases of drunk driving and overspeeding during a five-day special enforcement drive conducted across the city from October 19 to 23.

The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.

According to a press note issued on Monday (October 26), the police checked 24,243 vehicles during the drive and registered 369 cases against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol.

In a separate crackdown on overspeeding, the police registered 170 cases and collected fines amounting to ₹1.72 lakh.

The special drive aimed to deter motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol and exceeding speed limits, thereby reducing the risk of road accidents.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police said the enforcement drive would continue in the coming days.

  • traffic
  • police
  • drive
  • bengaluru
  • book
  • driving
  • overspeeding
  • case

Summaries and tags are generated automatically. Stay informed with VidiaNews.

Related news

Pulakeshinagar IED blast case cracked, personal rivalry behind the plot
crime

Pulakeshinagar IED blast case cracked, personal rivalry behind the plot

The Bengaluru police have cracked the case of the recent blast at an under-construction building on Jeremiah Road, injuring two, and arrested a 27-year-old bakery salesman, who allegedly conspired with two childhood friends to murder his uncle by assembling an improvised explosive device (IED) concealed inside a parcel

Read →
Army Explains Troops Encounter With Police In Plateau
crime

Army Explains Troops Encounter With Police In Plateau

The Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, has explained the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing an encounter between its troops and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued on Monday, the task force said its troops responded to a distress call on October 20 over reports of sporadic gunfire in Mai Farin Moto, Maraban Dere and neighbouring communities, as well as the reported killing of a resident, Adamu Suleiman.

Read →