India, March 24 -- In a crackdown on distracted driving/riding, the Pune traffic police have booked around 11,000 two-wheeler riders for using mobile phones while riding during February and March 2026. By comparison, 42,838 such two-wheeler riders were penalised across 2025 and 24,724 across 2024.

Officials said that the penalties have been structured to prevent repeat offences. First-time offenders are fined Rs.1,000 while repeat offenders face a steep Rs.10,000 penalty. According to the traffic branch, the figures reflect intensified enforcement efforts and a continued push to improve road safety across the city. The crackdown, conducted in January and February, is part of a special drive aimed at reducing road accidents and improving ...