Mangaluru: Bus driver uses mobile phone when driving - Pays Rs 5,000 fine


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Sep 9: The traffic police here, after finding that the driver of a private bus was talking over mobile phone when driving, imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him. The incident happened at Jokatte Cross here.

Police personnel of the city (north) traffic police station were engaged in checking of vehicles near Jokatte Cross. At around 7 pm on Saturday, they saw that the driver of a private vehicle which came that way was conversing on his mobile phone. The police stopped the bus and collected hefty fine as above.


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The latest changes brought to the Motor Vehicles Act came into force in the city from Saturday, September 7 onward.

  

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  • Meera, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 11 2019

    Buses in Mangalore do not have wheels that have wings, they think they can fly on road.. I welcome this decision.. Bangalore should collect highest fine because forget about 2 wheeler even bus are on pedestrian footpath because they do not like to adhere to traffic signals or rules.. , But saying this even government should full fill basic necessities.... where a traffic signals? where are pedestrian road? Do we have zebra crossing where were necessary? No not even in front of school / colleges, hospitals,.... There are no barricades, potholes, manholes everywhere, junctions like Kavoor were 4 roads meet there is no signal... , Asking for a cycle path in India is out of question so m putting it aside... What about flyover is not planned accurately.. so you politicians also do ur duty..

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  • Nagesh Bhandary, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 10 2019

    The implementation of new transport Act in a hurry is not good. Fine for everything to make the citizens follow the rules is OK. But without improving the road condition like pot hole less roads for two wheeler riders, barricades at suitable places, Zebra crossing violations needs review. Who is responsible for accidents due to bad road conditions ? If vehicles can be fined for signal jumping why not penalize citizens who jump signals at Zebra crossings ? Bicycle fellow, Are they also not supposed to follow traffic rules ?
    Finally what mechanism govt kept in place to check on traffic police who can easily switch over or convert or turn official fine amount to bribe with discount to offender ??

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  • Nagesh Bhandary, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 10 2019

    The implementation of new transport Act in a hurry is not good. Fine for everything to make the citizens follow the rules is OK. But without improving the road condition like pot hole less roads for two wheeler riders, barricades at suitable places, Zebra crossing violations needs review. Who is responsible for accidents due to bad road conditions ? If vehicles can be fined for signal jumping why not penalize citizens who jump signals at Zebra crossings ? Bicycle fellow, Are they also not supposed to follow traffic rules ?
    Finally what mechanism govt kept in place to check on traffic police who can easily switch over or convert or turn official fine amount to bribe with discount to offender ??

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  • Muheen haq, mangaluru

    Tue, Sep 10 2019

    I appreciate the TRAFFIC PENALTIES OF NOW GOING.. OUR YOUTH WILL BE SAFE.

    THANKYOU 🌹

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  • Leena, Bellore

    Tue, Sep 10 2019

    Smart City, Smart Driving also required. It was very much required in Mangalore it's for our own Safety others too. I'm pleased to note this. Well done

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  • Prakas, Bengaluru

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    High fine has been imposed to stop accidents to the maximum extent. But here in Bengaluru in most cases the Trafic Police just stand and watch as dumb spectators.
    Why there is No Penalty for such Officers?????
    Public should click such photos and catch them.

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  • CHRISTINE, MANGALORE

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    There is a very big dig right side of Canara Jewellers. Vehicles coming from hapankatta will not notice this pit. So many days are over not step taken to fill it. Why the concrete road digged for that extent.Two whellers face risky moments.

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  • Owin, Muscat

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Drivers are rash
    Phone distracts driving, increasing risk
    Taking call won't be important either.. its just used for hi & bye

    so fine is a good thing

    but being such corrupt .. wonder if all the fines will reach govt

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  • CHRISTINE, MANGALORE

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    1.Vehicles parked at the cross road entrance will be very dangerous. The vehicle coming from lane or inside road will not be able to notice the vehicle coming in the main road.

    2. Parked vehicle moves suddenly backwards without signal.

    3. People open the car door suddenly on the road side where the vehicles running. So many accidents took place.

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  • Naseer, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Dear government before do fine make rode proper at lest no dig🤣

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  • RSRB, Kundapura

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Naseer, Mangalore

    Talking over mobile will not solve the road condition either.....

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  • Ram, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 10 2019

    I really don't understand the logic here.
    Or I thin he was calling his friend to tel road is pathetic?
    One might break signal because road is so pathetic that he can't wait other side
    People overload autos because road cannot accommodate more people
    Overspeeding on road because peple don't want to spend time on pathetic road
    Helmet is proportional to the road quality. Road is pathetic that helmet makes it worse

    Is this what yo are saying. Man, more than govt earning from the fines,such rules will create a scare in society and everyone will be mindful while driving.

    I completely agree, roads are not good. When roads are not good why do you make others life worse by taking on phone

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  • Arun, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    I really appreciate the government, they did the Wright thing young drivers should learn the lessons, They are paying money and getting the Driving Licence and abusing , Who following the traffic rolles, Spicaley good lesson for two wheels and Auto drivers.

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  • vishnu bhat, bangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    over 90% of all 4 wheeler drivers use their phones while driving - the cops only saw this hapless fellow?

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  • RSRB, Kundapura

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    vishnu bhat, bangalore

    How do you know this guy is hapless?
    if he is really hapless, how he could purchase a mobile?
    And this guy is really hapless, how can he get calls while driving?

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  • Concerned citizen, Mlore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Why is that no one commenting about drives changing lanes and cutting you without using indicators . How difficult is it to flick a switch? Why is there no penalty for this mistake causing inconvenience to drivers who follow traffic rules . When will the POLICE / RTO go to the driving schools and check how educated these so called driving instructors are and how is the RTO giving license without testing common sense.

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  • Mohit, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Fine with a ban for 1 should be the rule for bus drivers. Police also should take their blood test, as they can also be under the influence of Alchohol or drugs.
    Added to this is also the poor quality of roads in DK. Both Contractor and the Govt. official who approve these road works should be punichsed for providing substandard work.

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  • Sadananada Amin, Katapadi

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Please impose fine for using high beam ligths uncesseerily .

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  • RAVOOF, Mangalore / Doha

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Dear Government,

    Why can't you follow below points before making such huge penalty ?

    1. Proper safer road
    2. Separate Lanes for heavy vehicles
    3. Proper signal lights
    4. Special Speed reducer signs instead of barricade on the road
    5. Safety Exit line to service road
    6. Pedestrian Crossing Bridges and underground where in express highway
    7. Safety barricade both side of the road where hill area
    8. Pedestrian walkway .
    9. Stop road tax if you are collecting toll charges , why we should pay both ?

    Please drop viewers opinions on comments section.
    If government has succeeded these points in all our roads, then you are liable to penalize.

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  • S Shetty, Tulunad

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Once they collect the Money they will provide from that money wait and watch,

    its on the pipeline mate

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  • RSRB, Kundapura

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    RAVOOF, Mangalore / Doha

    It is as good as thief asking for a 5 star jail before getting caught

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  • Mohammed, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    I still see people driving and riding on the opposite direction.
    THOKOTTU to DERALAKATTE is one area where police can collect lakhs of fine in a day where people ride recklessly without license, without helmet, triple riding, talking on the phone.
    Even young DOCTORS and other HOSPITAL STAFFS ride bikes without helmet, most of them are from KERALA.

    TRAFFIC POLICE please take a note and install cameras and bring these people under one law.
    Please let me know of any traffic police number where I can click photos and WhatsApp the image to help curb the traffic violation further.

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  • K B Bhat, Udupi

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Dear, from thokottu to deralakatte everything illegal in triple is there...triple riding, triple talaq etc

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    ಹೆಂಡತಿ ಹೆಸರು ಲಿಂಡ.
    ಗಂಡನ ಹೆಸರು ರೊಲೇಂಡ.
    ಖರೀದಿಸಿದರು ಮೊಟರ್ ಬೈಕ್ ಹೊಂಡ.
    ಕೆಲಸ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ಊರು ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಹೋದರು ರುವಾಂಡ.
    ಪುತ್ತೂರು ರಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದು ಕುಡಿದೆವು ಸಿಯಾಳ, ಬೊಂಡ.
    ಬೈಕ್ ಸವಾರಿ ಮಾಣಿಯಿಂದ ಬಿ.ಸಿ.ರೋಡ್ ಹೊಂಡವೇ ಹೊಂಡ.
    ಇದನ್ನು ನೋಡಿ ನಾನು ಮತ್ತು ಲಿಂಡ ಇಬ್ಬರ ತಲೆ ಬಿಸಿ ಕೆಂಡ, ಕೆಂಡ.
    ಎಲ್ಲಿಯಾದರೂ ಬೈಕ್ ಬೇಲೆನ್ಸ್ ತಪ್ಪಿ ಹೋದರೆ, ತುಂಡೇ ತುಂಡು ರುಂಡ.
    ಸೆಪ್ಟ.,03ರ ನಂತರ ವಾಹನ ನಿಯಮಗಳನ್ನು ಪಾಲಿಸದಿದ್ದರೆ ರೂ. 5000 ದಂಡ.

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  • MV, Mangalore, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Welcome back to the forum after a long time since parliamentary elections 2019! Please note that your pyramid is excessively skewed to the left. It is better if you balance it symmetric.

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    😆😆😆😆😆....so nice ..beautiful and humorous..

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  • Gabriel Lewis, Udupi

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    ha..ha..ha..LMAS

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  • N Mukkawala, Kinnigoly

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Also make rule for penalising Road contractors till they repair the damaged roads which are the major cause of accidents .

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Kinnigoly people are smart....wise... Good suggestion

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  • Shoan D Souza, Sacheripet

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Congratulations...! To the driver,thinking of himself as a pilot of Dubai Airways.and helping in Sweap India Scheme.
    Congratulations.....! To our Police, please be like S.P.Sangliayana, who charged penalty to kin of C.M. for using CM's car in Bangalore those days.
    Congratulations....! To the public who use vehicles for using it with safety and sense.,without hurting someone so that minimising /zero accidents.

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  • ramesh, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    few days back nitin gadkari transport minister was riding bike to RSS head quater without helmet how much he has been fined ???

    rules made by elected representatives however they enjoy all freedom no fine no rules for them.

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  • LAN.........,, Belman / Washington, DC.

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    I think it was a old picture...

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • SB, Mlore

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Kuch Bhi... do u think he is healthy enogh ride or balance a Bike ? . Dhaayeg Maree pokkade bupini.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    These rules are good..
    Fines seems to be high but otherwise people behavior cannot be controlled...
    I have seen many people taking law into hands since many people feel they are above law... thats good.. Change for better tomorrow

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  • Roshan, Udupi

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Why isnt there any checking in areas like derlakatte.. 90% of the 2 wheeler riders i see don't wear a helmet. and plenty of triple riders ..... and half of them are KL 14 registered. Does the law of land not apply here ?

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  • Prashant Karkera, Hejamady/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    They belong to special category .... if action taken - our democracy will be in danger, award wapsi gang will arrive, tukde tukde slogan ....

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  • Indian, India

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    You should join traffic police..

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  • Francis Lewis, Sastan

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Kindly fine the Govt Vehicles including Politicians too and collect fines on the spot itself

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  • Rohit, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 09 2019

    Agree with u. Easier said than done, imposing law on common people, start taking action against affluent political and bureaucrats vehicles who break rules then flex muscles.

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