59 underage motorists booked in Kollam City
Kollam City police have arrested 59 underage motorists during a large-scale statewide inspection, marking the highest number of such cases in Keralam. As part of the crackdown, law enforcement seized several vehicles driven by minors and registered FIRs. The drive aimed to curb dangerous driving habits among young drivers, who were inspected in around 6,237 vehicles across the city.
The Oachira police station led with 10 cases, followed by Kollam East and Anchalummoodu stations with eight cases each, and Chavara Thekkumbhagam and Sakthikulangara with seven cases each. Other stations like Karunagappally, Kollam West, Chavara, Parippally, Chathannur, Kannanallur, Kilikollur, and Paravur recorded four cases each, while three cases were registered at Kollam City Traffic, Chavara, Parippally, Chathannur, and Kannanallur.
The parents and owners of vehicles given to underage drivers are now facing stricter legal actions. Authorities also conducted several public awareness campaigns to discourage reckless driving among youth.
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