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Kathmandu Traffic Police Book 17 Drivers for Operating Mechanically Unsafe Vehicles

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The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has penalized 17 drivers for operating vehicles in poor mechanical condition during a special inspection campaign in Kirtipur. The campaign, aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing accidents, tested 47 vehicles, with 17 found to be non-compliant with safety standards. Traffic police spokesperson Naresh Raj Subedi stated that operating mechanically weak vehicles poses a significant challenge to road safety.

  • During the inspection near the Tribhuvan University entrance, issues found included missing handbrakes, damaged lights, and excessively worn tires.
  • The traffic police emphasized that minor vehicle negligence can lead to major accidents and that monitoring of mechanically unsafe vehicles has been intensified.
  • A significant number of recent road accidents have been linked to technical failures in vehicles, particularly those operating for extended periods without maintenance.
  • The KVTPO conducted the special checking campaign as part of efforts to make road safety effective in the Kathmandu Valley.
  • The campaign involved testing the technical and mechanical condition of 47 vehicles.

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