A viral video showed a heated argument between a scooter rider, caught travelling without a helmet in Thane, and a traffic constable who was riding another two-wheeler with an unclear number plate, prompting police to take action against both, reported news agency PTI.

The helmetless rider was penalised and a fine of Rs 2,000 was also imposed on the traffic constable, police said on Tuesday. They did not specify the amount of fine imposed on the helmetless rider.

The incident occurred in the Wagle Estate area of Maharashtra`s Thane city on Monday, reported PTI.

The scooter rider was stopped and penalised for the helmet violation, which led to the confrontation seen in the video.

In the footage, the penalised man is seen accusing the constable of riding a scooter with an incorrect front number plate. Police later clarified that while the rear number plate was clear, the front plate was not, and action was taken accordingly, reported PTI.

The traffic cop was fined Rs 2,000 for “using a friend`s scooter without proper compliance,” a senior police official said, reported PTI.

“Appropriate action has been taken on both sides, and further inquiry is underway based on video evidence,” he added, reported PTI.

Court orders traffic offender to distribute 1,000 handbills on dangers of drunk driving

In another case, the Pune Motor Vehicle Court has ordered a 28-year-old man caught driving under the influence of alcohol to print and distribute 1,000 handbills on the dangers of drunk driving among motorists at traffic signals in the city, reported PTI.

According to the Pimpri Chinchwad police, the court handling the cases related to violation of provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, also slapped Rs 10,000 fine under section 23 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), reported PTI.

The offender was caught driving a vehicle under the influence of liquor on July 22 this year in Hinjawadi area of Pimpri Chinchwad.

“A case was registered against him under the relevant sections of Motor Vehicle Act. On Monday, the Motor Vehicle Court slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 and ordered him to print 1,000 handbills on the dangers of drunk driving and distribute them among motorists at traffic signals,” a police officer from the traffic branch of Pimpri Chinchwad said, reported PTI.

From January to September, the Pimpri Chinchwad police have taken action against the offenders in 2,984 cases of drunk driving and filed cases in the court.

(With inputs from PTI)

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