Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 14 -- * Traffic fine collection drive a success

* 13.26 lakh cases closed

With the 50 percent rebate on pending e-challan traffic fines, announced by the State Government, coming to an end on Sept. 12, the Mysuru City Traffic Police and the District Police have together collected a total of Rs. 31,36,78,280 and closed 13,26,145 cases.

Of the Rs. 400 crore in total pending fines in the city, the City Traffic Police collected Rs. 29,97,64,030 between Aug. 23 and Sept. 12, successfully closing 12,70,876 cases. During the same period, the District Police collected Rs. 1,39,14,250 and cleared 55,269 cases.

Among two-wheeler violations, helmetless riding and triple riding topped the list of offences, while for four-whee...