Delhi Pulls ‘The Baap of All Fines’: Insights from ACKO’s Traffic Challan Report
ACKO's Traffic Challan Report reveals Delhi recorded the highest fines, highlighting the stringent penalties for traffic offenses. The report emphasizes increased driver vigilance, frequent e-challan checks, and the high number of pending challans, especially in cities like Bengaluru and Chennai. Also noted is the widespread issue of helmet non-compliance.
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In a comprehensive investigation by ACKO, Delhi emerges as the frontrunner for hefty traffic fines, as highlighted in the Grand Traffic Challan Report. The capital city has seen record fines, prompting the catchy phrase, 'Delhi pulls the baap of all fines.' These fines result from multiple offenses indicating strict enforcement.
Meanwhile, cities like Chennai lead in average monthly e-challan checks per user, suggesting heightened awareness and regular monitoring. Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad are not far behind, reflecting a trend across metro areas. In a revealing trend, over 10 pending challans per user have been observed mostly in Bengaluru and Chennai.
This detailed report reveals three major takeaways: the rapid escalation of penalties for offenders, the rising awareness leading to prompt payments, and the significant number of outstanding challans. Among the common offenses is helmet non-compliance, a notable concern given the 10.5 million reported incidents.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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