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Upto Rs 20,000 Penalty If Your Car Breaks Down On This Expressway! – Trak.in
In an effort to tackle severe congestion on the Noida Expressway, traffic police have officially designated it as a ‘breakdown challan’ zone. Under this regulation, vehicles breaking down and causing traffic disruptions will face fines or impoundment.
New Regulations and Penalties
- Fines under Section 201 of the Motor Vehicles Act range from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000
- Primarily targets commercial vehicles without valid permits or fitness certificates
- Traffic police will tow non-compliant vehicles and impose fines
- Mandatory compliance with PUC, registration, and fitness certificates
- Breakdown response within 10 minutes with dedicated towing vehicles
Strict Enforcement in Action
According to DCP (Traffic) Lakhan Singh Yadav:
- Nearly 50 vehicles fined or seized in the first ten days of February
- The expressway is monitored 24/7 via Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) cameras and manual patrols
- 30 traffic points have been set up along the 25-kilometer stretch
To ensure swift action, the traffic department operates:
- One hydraulic crane
- Two towing vehicles
- On-the-spot fines for missing documentation
Ongoing Measures to Reduce Congestion
Despite traffic diversions through Chilla Border, Udyog Marg, and Sector 15 and 18 routes, congestion remains a challenge. To improve traffic flow near the DND Flyway loop, a 250-meter road widening project is in progress.
With these stricter breakdown penalties and enhanced monitoring, authorities aim to improve traffic efficiency and safety on the Noida Expressway.
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