Wardha police book 63 for stunts and traffic violations on bypass, fines total Rs 50,500

Police ran a special drive on the bypass road adjoining Wardha city on 13/10/2026. Vehicle drivers who performed stunts and those who broke traffic rules were acted against under the Motor Vehicles Act.

The action was taken under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Saurabh Kumar Agrawal and Additional Superintendent of Police Sadashiv Waghmare. The drive was named Jeevan Suraksha Abhiyan. It was carried out by Vijaykumar Ghule, in-charge officer of the Traffic Control Branch, Wardha, Sub-Inspector Amol Lagad and traffic personnel, under the supervision of Sunil Mahadik, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Wardha sub-division.

The action was carried out at the Dattapur over bridge, Junapani over bridge, Hindi University over bridge, Sawangi Meghe Lokhandi over bridge, Shantinagar and Nagthana over bridge. Police said the step was taken to keep traffic running smoothly, ensure the safety of drivers and prevent accidents.

Heavy vehicles parked in a manner that obstructed traffic were acted against. Drivers riding three to a two-wheeler, riding without helmets and performing stunts were also caught. Action was also taken against drivers of four-wheelers who did not wear seat belts, as well as other drivers violating traffic rules.

In all, 63 challan cases were booked under the Motor Vehicles Act and fines of Rs 50,500 were imposed.

Police made it clear that the action under the Motor Vehicles Act is not meant to collect fines. The aim is to bring discipline among drivers and make travel safe for all citizens. The safety of citizens is being given first priority.

According to police, action against drivers riding three to a two-wheeler, without helmets and without seat belts will continue regularly on the bypass adjoining the city, at the Dattapur over bridge, Junapani over bridge, Hindi University over bridge, Sawangi Meghe Lokhandi over bridge, Shantinagar and Nagthana over bridge.