India, July 16 -- SOM IMPACT

Police vehicle's 71 traffic violations

Mysuru: A Star of Mysore report exposing repeated traffic violations by a Police emergency response vehicle has prompted the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) to seek immediate action from the State Government.

The report, '71 seat belt violations!', published on June 28, 2026, revealed that Police vehicle KA-55-G-0433, an ERSS-112 vehicle, had accumulated Rs. 36,500 in fines for 71 seat belt violations recorded between July 5, 2024, and June 10, 2026. Taking note of this, KSPCA Member Mohan Kumar Danappa has written to Addl. Chief Secretary, Home Dept., urging the Govt. to direct all Police units to inspect vehicles, clear pending fines and ensure st...