Rs 39500 fine imposed
Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, July 1: A mobile free testing camp for commercial drivers was organised by ARTO Rajesh Gupta at Reasi To Katra today.
During this camp , around 150 drivers got their eyes tested and were also sensitized about the importance of following traffic norms.
The ARTO said that 10 drivers during Mobile Eye Testing were detected for colour blindness and told that the purpose of this camp was to ensure that people with poor eyesight are not allowed to drive, especially in foggy conditions.
On this event, those who had problem with their eyesight were asked to get spectacles at the earliest.”
Besides free medical eye testing camp, the ARTO along with his team conducted an extensive checking from Reasi to Katra also.
During this inspection, the ARTO enquired the passengers about the fare being charged and assured the drivers that strict action as per norms of Motor Vehicles Act shall be initiated against the offenders.
During the extensive checking, the team recovered Rs.39500 compound fine on spot for violating various violations under MV Act out of which Rs.4000 were challaned for violating COVID SOPs and Rs.35500 were recovered for violating Traffic Rules.
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