MUMBAI: The transport department on Monday announced that 17,425 persons were booked for serious traffic violations on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway during a drive conducted by RTO squads between January and July this year.
During this drive, as many as 4,930 motorists were booked for speeding—driving beyond 100 kmph, 5,795 for lane cutting and 4,032 for not wearing seatbelts.
When contacted, deputy transport commissioner (road safety) Bharat Kalaskar said the drive was focused only on offences which could result in serious crashes. “We did not stop any vehicle—light or heavy goods—to check documents or fitness of vehicles.
