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Over 2.7 lakh vehicle owners fined in Delhi for driving sans PUC certificate since Jan 1

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Since January 1, Delhi Traffic Police has issued over 2.70 lakh fines to vehicle owners for driving without a pollution under control (PUC) certificate, marking the highest number in three years, according to official data.

As of October 31, a total of 2,78,772 PUC-related challans were issued, compared to 2,32,885 in 2023 and 1,64,638 in 2022 during the same period.

Additionally, the police have seized 3,908 end-of-life petrol and diesel vehicles this year, a significant increase from 528 last year and 1,147 in 2022.

Motorists without a valid PUC certificate face a fine of Rs 10,000, with fines processed through the courts.

An official from Delhi Traffic Police reported that more than 47,000 PUC challans were issued during a special drive in October. This drive took place at various locations, including ITO Chowk, Peeragarhi, Ashram Chowk, Anand Vihar, and Mehrauli, targeting vehicles without a pollution certificate or with expired documents.

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A total of 4,55,808 challans for traffic violations have been issued so far in 2024, compared to 4,70,771 in 2023 and 3,58,067 in 2022.

The department also issued 9,35,654 notices to traffic rule violators this year, down from 10,86,277 in 2023 and 9,97,044 in 2022.

Data further shows that 1,63,399 vehicles were towed this year, compared to 1,60,799 in 2023 and 1,33,800 in 2022.

(With inputs from PTI)

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