Srinagar, July 17 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has directed officials across the Union Territory to initiate a “Special Drive” against habitual and serial offenders of the Motor Vehicle Act, in a bid to curb traffic violations and enhance road safety.
According to a circular issued by Deputy Secretary to Government a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS reads, the decision follows a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary and the Secretary to Government, Transport Department, held on August 21, 2024, where it was resolved that strict action should be taken against repeat violators across J&K.
The circular also cites serious observations by the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, which recently flagged concerns over the rising number of road accidents and the loss of lives in the Union Territory. The committee had communicated its concerns via a letter dated July 16, 2025.
“All Regional Transport Officers and Assistant Regional Transport Officers have been directed to crack down on habitual violators under the Motor Vehicle Act/Rules and share an action taken report with the Administrative Department within a week,” the circular reads.
The Transport Commissioner, regional officers in Kashmir, Kathua, and Jammu, as well as concerned secretaries and the IT wing, have been put on alert to ensure strict enforcement of the directive. (JKNS)
