In August alone, the city traffic police have registered 634 cases against vehicle users for defective number plates, marking the second highest number of such cases in Karnataka after Bengaluru. This surge in enforcement reflects the traffic police’s commitment to addressing this issue, which has been welcomed by the public. However, there are calls for broader adherence to traffic regulations.
According to data shared by Alok Kumar, ADGP Training, Traffic & Road Safety, Karnataka, Mysuru district alone saw 38 cases outside the district headquarters. Other districts such as Shivamogga (494 cases), Chikkamagalur (445), Chamarajanagar (275), Hassan (186), Mandya (47), and Kodagu (21) also reported significant numbers of violations.
Despite the implementation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), defective number plates remain a concern. The current fine for this violation is set at Rs 500. Traffic police report that defective plates often hinder crime detection and vehicle tracing, and some motorists use them to evade fines.
A city resident, CS Ramachandran, emphasized that while special drives are underway, traffic rule violations persist, particularly on certain roads. He advocates for a more rigorous and widespread enforcement of traffic regulations to ensure compliance.
The deadline for obtaining HSRP in Karnataka is September 29, following several postponements.
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