India, June 23 -- Gurugram Traffic Police impounded a motorcycle with 107 pending challans carrying unpaid fines totalling Rs 2.36 lakh during a special enforcement drive on Monday, officials said. The motorcycle was seized during a traffic check on NH-48, they said. Gurugram traffic police has been conducting special enforcement drives against motorists violating traffic rules, a senior traffic police officer said. Under the campaign, strict action is being taken under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against vehicle owners who have failed to pay traffic challans pending for more than 90 days. At the same time, motorists are being informed about their pending challans and encouraged to clear them promptly. Also Read - ED raids Delhi nightclub owner, others in 2021 Mundra port drugs seizure case On Monday, Traffic Inspector Mahabir Singh and his team were conducting a special checking drive on NH-48 to enforce lane discipline when they stopped a motorcycle. The vehicle was being driven without a high-security registration plate (HSRP) and the rider was not wearing a helmet. "Upon verification, it was found that the motorcycle had 107 pending challans registered under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The total outstanding penalty amount was approximately Rs 2.36 lakh. The rider was asked to produce the vehicle-related documents but failed to do so. Consequently, Gurugram Traffic Police took immediate action and impounded the motorcycle, which was then shifted to the designated impound parking facility," a senior traffic police officer said. A Gurugram Traffic Police spokesperson appealed to motorists to follow traffic rules, keep vehicle documents updated and ensure timely payment of pending challans. "Compliance with traffic regulations is essential not only for personal safety but also for the safety of all road users," the spokesperson said.
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