India, Sept. 17 -- In a week-long road safety drive, the Gurugram traffic police issued 19,582 fines to commuters for flouting norms such as driving on the wrong side, riding without helmets, drunk driving, and taking dangerous U-turns, officials said on Monday. The enforcement, carried out between September 8 and 14, led to fines amounting to Rs.2.63 crore.

Traffic police spokesperson Vikas Verma said the action was part of a strict enforcement campaign to ensure compliance with traffic laws, hold violators accountable, and reduce accidents. "An intensive road safety exercise was carried out under which commuters who were found speeding, driving on the wrong side or without proper gear were sent a clear message," Verma said.

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