FCC

1,000+ vehicles fined for uncovered construction material in Mumbai

2023-11-13

Cracking down on individuals who failed to comply with pollution mitigation norms, it was reported by officials that the Mumbai traffic authorities had imposed fines on 1,013 vehicles in the past three days. The fines were issued on the grounds that these vehicles were allegedly transporting construction material without proper covering.

A directive had been issued by the city traffic police to its lower ranks. They were instructed to take stringent measures against the aforementioned vehicles and also against those lacking fitness certificates. Furthermore, they were directed to impose fines on individuals without updated Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates.

As per information provided by the Mumbai traffic police authorities, action was taken against 2,460 motorists for not possessing a valid PUC. An official stated that these violators were fined and permitted to proceed.