Police seek public support in controlling underage driving in Puducherry
The traffic police in Puducherry are urging parents and educational institutions to help curb underage driving as schools prepare to reopen. Senior Superintendent of Police, D. Divya, emphasized the dangers posed by minors operating vehicles and the legal consequences for guardians. A special enforcement drive against underage driving will continue, with strict penalties for violators.
- ▪The traffic police have appealed to parents and schools to monitor underage driving.
- ▪Minors are not legally allowed to drive, and violations can lead to severe penalties for guardians.
- ▪A special drive last month resulted in action against 226 cases of underage driving.
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Ahead of the reopening of schools on Thursday (June 4) in Puducherry, the traffic police have appealed to parents and heads of educational institutions to play a proactive role in controlling the menace of underage driving in the Union Territory.In a release, Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, D. Divya said minors operating motor vehicles pose serious threat to the driver and other road users. Underage driving is a grave violation of law that could attract stringent legal punishment, she said. “With schools and educational institutions scheduled to reopen shortly after summer vacation, the traffic police request all heads of schools, coaching institutions to closely monitor instances of minor driving among students and to take proactive measures to prevent such violations.
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