1,806 Drivers Penalized in 24 Hours in Kathmandu

In the past 24 hours, 1,806 drivers in Kathmandu Valley have been penalized for violating traffic rules.

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the actions resulted in revenue collection of NPR 1,876,504 for the state.

Among those penalized, 77 were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, 162 were involved in illegal ride-sharing, 106 violated traffic signals, and 88 were driving at excessive speeds.

Similarly, 84 drivers failed to follow lane discipline, 39 used horns in restricted areas, 77 parked on sidewalks, and 111 drove in one-way streets. Another 1,062 drivers were penalized for various other traffic violations, police said.