Traffic Police Action: 115 Drivers Penalized in Kathmandu Valley Within 24 Hours

Oct 22, Kathmandu - The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has penalized 115 drivers over the last 24 hours for violating various traffic rules across the valley.

According to traffic authorities, the drive focused on strict enforcement against drunk driving and tech-monitored violations.

Breakdown of Penalties:

Drunk Driving (DUI): 79 drivers were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol.

CCTV Surveillance: 5 drivers were identified and penalized through CCTV camera footage.

Red Light Violations: 4 drivers were caught running red lights.

Other Offences: 27 drivers were penalized for various other traffic infringements.

Traffic police stated that surveillance and enforcement drives have been intensified across the capital, targeting lane discipline violations, speeding, improper honking in no-horn zones, and driving the wrong way on one-way roads.