PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 6 -- Since the launch of Traffic Month in Prayagraj on November 1, traffic police have issued over 5,200 challans in just five days, averaging more than 1,000 violations per day, underscoring a widespread neglect of road safety rules.

According to traffic inspector Amit Kumar, the most common offence has been riding without helmets, which accounts for nearly 40% of all challans issued. Drunken driving emerged as the second most frequent violation, with around two dozen cases recorded so far. The fine for not wearing a helmet is Rs.1,000, while drunken driving carries a penalty of Rs.10,000 and, in some cases, may also result in imprisonment for up to three months.

To enforce compliance, the traffic department has deploye...