The Bengaluru Traffic Police have registered 517 cases against motorists for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive conducted across the city between August 10 and 16.
During the week-long operation, the traffic police checked 35,175 vehicles within the limits of 53 traffic police stations. Cases were registered against the 517 motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol, and their driving licenses were seized.
Furthermore, police registered cases against 146 motorists for speeding and negligent driving.
The enforcement drive resulted in the collection of ₹14.80 lakh in fines for traffic violations during the week.
Traffic police office-holders have appealed to motorists to strictly follow traffic rules and refrain from driving after consuming alcohol, warning that drink-driving and reckless driving could lead to serious accidents and loss of life.
Published – August 17, 2026 07:34 pm IST
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