Jammu, May 12 -- In one of the biggest enforcement drives against habitual traffic offenders in Jammu and Kashmir, the Transport Department has suspended the registration certificates (RCs) of nearly 26,000 vehicles in Jammu district for repeatedly violating traffic rules and failing to clear pending challans despite being served notices.

The stringent action was initiated on the recommendation of the Inspector General of Traffic and targets vehicle owners against whom more than five challans were found pending. Officials said the move is aimed at curbing reckless driving, improving road discipline, and ensuring that habitual offenders are held accountable under the law. According to the Transport Department, a public notice was issued on ...