Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) issued 7,890 e-challans for various traffic violations across the state in a single day, with helmetless riding and speeding accounting for a significant number of offences.
According to the STA, 2,237 e-challans were issued to motorists for riding without helmets, while 1,185 were issued for speeding. The e-challans were issued on Tuesday, the authority said in a post on the social media platform X on Wednesday.
The latest enforcement drive is part of the state authorities’ efforts to ensure compliance with traffic rules and promote road safety. The high number of violations detected in a single day highlights the continued disregard for basic road safety norms by a section of motorists.
The STA urged motorists to strictly follow traffic rules and exercise caution while travelling.
“For a safe journey, always follow the road safety rules and return home safely,” the authority said.
