Bangalore: Traffic violators to get booked under IPC

Since January, the police have registered 4,200 cases under this section.

Violating traffic laws in Bangalore could get you in some serious trouble, as the police have now decided to take a tougher stance on traffic violations.

The Bangalore traffic police plan to book violators under a more stringent IPC section. They will be targeting three major offences - driving or riding against the flow of traffic, riding on the footpath and wrongful parking.

According to a media report, violators will be booked under Section 283 of the IPC, which deals with danger or obstruction in a public way or line of navigation. It has a provision for the cops to seize the vehicle, which can only be released through a court.

Since January, the police have registered 4,200 cases under this section. It is said that impounding the vehicle and having to appear in court to secure its release serves as a better deterrent than a fine.

Source: HT