Vehicle seized, driver fined Rs39,500 for 47 traffic violations

LAHORE: The Lahore traffic police imposed a fine of Rs39,500 on a vehicle whose driver committed as many as 47 traffic violations.

According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Muntazir Mehdi, the driver jumped a red light signal six times and was caught over-speeding 47 times.

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He said the driver was fined Rs39,500 and his coaster was seized by the Faisal Town police.

Last month, the Lahore traffic police had seized a vehicle and fined its owner for committing 66 traffic violations and had outstanding fines of Rs32000.

A fine of Rs 32,000 was also slapped on another car for being involved in violating traffic rules for 74 times.

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The driver had broken traffic signals 57 times and was caught overspeeding 7 times. He also violated one-way traffic rules two times, the statement said.