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🛣️ Reduction in fatal accidents
Fatal accidents in the city limits have been reduced thanks to strict enforcement of traffic rules.
🚘 ₹1.12 cr fine collected for wrong number plates
Between December 2019 and December 2022, the Karnataka Transport Department (KTD) collected ₹1.12 crore as penalty for possessing wrong number plates.
🕵️ Collecting biometric data
A city-based firm has been collecting biometric data posing risks to privacy and identity theft.
🚗 Low cases of drunken driving
On New Year's Eve, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) typically increases its presence on the roads to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers. This year, the BTP reported that many drivers were responsible and followed traffic laws, leading to a smooth and safe celebration.
👮 Modern surveillance project
The Chennai Police has revived the Mega City Police Project to modernise its surveillance capabilities.