DMP files 2,160 cases against traffic violators

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Division has filed 2,160 cases against vehicles for violating traffic laws during a citywide enforcement drive.

According to a press release of DMP on Monday, the drive was conducted across different areas of Dhaka on Sunday as part of ongoing efforts to maintain traffic discipline in the capital.

According to the DMP Traffic Division, Mirpur Traffic Division recorded the highest number of cases with 331, followed by Tejgaon with 330 and Motijheel with 318.

During the drive, Ramna Traffic Division filed 135 cases involving six buses, 11 CNG-run auto-rickshaws and 48 motorcycles. Lalbagh Division filed 177 cases against 24 buses, 10 trucks, two covered vans, 14 CNGs and 95 motorcycles.

Motijheel Division recorded 318 cases involving 19 buses, two trucks, 24 covered vans, 65 CNGs and 156 motorcycles, while Wari Division filed 256 cases against 26 buses, 23 trucks, 24 covered vans, 21 CNGs and 94 motorcycles.

Tejgaon Division filed 330 cases involving 19 buses, six trucks, 12 covered vans, 55 CNGs and 167 motorcycles.

Mirpur Division recorded 331 cases involving 24 buses, eight trucks, 24 covered vans, 41 CNGs and 177 motorcycles.

Uttara Division filed 311 cases against 29 buses, eight trucks, 13 covered vans, 50 CNGs and 108 motorcycles, while Gulshan Division recorded 302 cases involving 19 buses, five trucks, 10 covered vans, 54 CNGs and 124 motorcycles.

The traffic police also sent 635 vehicles to dumping yards and towed 313 vehicles during the operation.
The DMP Traffic Division said such drives will continue across the capital to maintain traffic discipline and improve road safety.