Saturday, January 3, 2009
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Over 770 vehicle drivers were penalised in the national capital on Thursday for honking unnecessarily as the city observed 'No Honking Day'.
The maximum number of 322 were slapped with fines in Northern Range which comprises Central North, North-West and Outer districts.
It was followed by Southern Range consisting of South, South-West and West districts with 256 and New Delhi Range which consists of East, North-East and New Delhi districts with 196.
The 'No Honking Day' was observed by Delhi Traffic Police in collaboration with an NGO Earth Saviours Foundation. The campaign which started on December 13 ended on Thursday.
As per the law, honking unnecessarily at street intersections, silence zones, hospitals and schools are liable for prosecution.
This attracts a fine which extends upto Rs 100 for the first offence and for any second or subsequent offence with a fine of upto Rs 300.
Friday, January 2, 2009
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