By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
05th October:- Chandigarh Traffic Police is
conducting special drive against drunken driving in the city by organizing
nakas using breath analyzers on different locations near pubs, clubs, bars,
restaurants and hotels. For community participation, traffic marshals are
also present at these nakas.
On 04.10.2017, Traffic Police organized special nakas in the city at
various places to check drunken driving and booked 86 offenders for this violation and their vehicles
were also impounded. Challan documents have been forwarded to District Court
for further legal proceedings. It is pertinent to mention that during this
year upto04.10.2017, 4745 offenders have been booked
for the violation of drunken driving.
As per Section 185 of Motor Vehicle
Act 1988, he/she shall be punishable for the first offence with imprisonment
for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two
thousand rupees, or with both.
Further as per Sector 20 (2) of Motor
Vehicle Act 1988, his/her driving license shall be disqualified for a period of
not less than six months.
As per Section 22(2) of Motor Vehicle
Act 1988, if a person, having been previously convicted of an offence
punishable under section 185 is again convicted of an offence punishable under
that section, the Court, making such subsequent conviction, shall, by order,
cancel the driving licence held by such person”.
Chandigarh Traffic Police appeals to
the general public to avoid driving in drunken condition and also ensure that a
sober person drives in such situation or alternate means of transport are
engaged.
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