2,218 drivers penalized in 24 hours; Rs 641,000 revenue collected

A total of 2,218 drivers have been penalized in the Kathmandu Valley over the past 24 hours for violating traffic rules, generating Rs 641,000 in revenue.

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, action was taken against 86 drivers for drink-driving, 170 for illegal ride-sharing, 148 for violating traffic signals, and 139 for overspeeding.

Similarly, 94 drivers were penalized for lane violations, 108 for honking in restricted areas, 138 for parking on sidewalks, 110 for driving on one-way roads, and 1,125 for various other traffic offenses.