Mysuru, June 28 -- Mysuru City Police vehicle carries Rs. 18,250 traffic fine

While the City Traffic Police continue to crack down on motorists violating road safety rules, one of the city's own Police vehicles has accumulated a staggering 71 traffic violations, raising questions about accountability within the Department.

Official e-challan records show that Police vehicle KA-55-G-0433 (Emergency Response Support System vehicle or 112 vehicle) has been booked exclusively for not wearing seat belts on 71 occasions between July 5, 2024 and June 10, 2026. The violations span nearly 23 months, yet none of the fines has reportedly been paid.

The accumulated penalty amounts to Rs. 36,500. However, under the ongoing traffic penalty discount ...