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DMP files 6,420 cases over traffic irregularities
DHAKA, Sept 16, 2019 (BSS) – The traffic division of Dhaka Metropolitan
Police (DMP) filed a total of 6,420 cases for violating traffic rules in
Dhaka city.
Police yesterday fined Taka 29, 16,050 over different traffic
irregularities and sent 27 vehicles to dumping ground. Apart from this, a
total of 928 vehicles were sent for wrecking.
A total of 132 vehicles were sued for using hydraulic horns, 15 vehicles
for using hooters and beacon light, 909 vehicles for moving into the wrong
way, one for pasting illegal sticker on body and 16 microbuses were booked
for using black glasses on windows, said a DMP press release today.
Cases were also filed against 2,179 motorcycles for violating traffic
rules and 184 more were seized.
A total of 60 drivers were also booked for talking on mobile phones
while driving, added the DMP press release.
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