A Porvorim Traffic Cell team penalising motorists near the District Institute of Education and Training office in Porvorim. Captured by : Anil Shankhwalker
PORVORIM
The Porvorim Traffic Cell has fined 2,062 motorists in two months from January 17 to March 18, collected a fine of Rs 11.03 lakh for various violations in traffic rules.
But what has caused concern among the Traffic Cell is that despite the substantial increase in fines, there has been no sign of decrease in the traffic violations.
The Traffic Cell was inaugurated on December 22, 2022 and covers six villages of Penha de Franca, Salvador do Mundo, Socorro, Reis Magos, Pilerne and Nerul. At present, 25 staff have been posted at the Porvorim Traffic Cell and of them, four have been deputed to penalise the traffic offenders.
“Around 60 to 70 cases of traffic offences are being registered every day. The high rate of traffic violations and accidents among youth is a real problem. What is surprising is that the youth do not hesitate to pay fines imposed on them,” said Porvorim Traffic Police Inspector Sanjit Kandolkar.
He informed that driving two-wheelers on the Atal Setu, driving without helmets, rash and negligent driving, driving triple seat, driving through a No-Entry Zone and driving without seat belts are the most common offences committed by motorists.
“Even though the fines are increased substantially, there has been no sign of decrease in offences,” said PI Kandolkar.
“Some motorists who violate traffic rules do not stop their vehicles when directed to stop. In such cases, the traffic police note down the registration number of their vehicles and forwards it to our Traffic Cell head office, mentioning the offence committed by the motorist.”
“The head office then issues a notice to the motorist and collect fines from them. Since these days, there is heavy traffic along the Mapusa“Panaji highway, we have shifted our focus on internal roads in the villages,” PI Kandolkar added.
