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Bengaluru Traffic Police book 539 cases in special drive against drunk driving, overspeeding

Bengaluru Traffic Police book 539 cases in special drive against drunk driving, overspeeding

The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police checking vehicles in Bengaluru on October 25, 2026.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police registered 539 cases of drunk driving and overspeeding during a five-day special enforcement drive conducted across the city from October 19 to 23.

The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.

According to a press note issued on Monday (October 26), the police checked 24,243 vehicles during the drive and registered 369 cases against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol.

In a separate crackdown on overspeeding, the police registered 170 cases and collected fines amounting to ₹1.72 lakh.

The special drive aimed to deter motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol and exceeding speed limits, thereby reducing the risk of road accidents.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police said the enforcement drive would continue in the coming days.

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