The special drive was launched to reduce road accidents caused by drunken driving and excessive speed.
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The Bengaluru Traffic Police have registered 562 cases of drunk driving and 65 cases of over-speeding during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city from June 22 to June 28.The special drive, aimed at improving road safety and curbing violations, was carried out by traffic personnel from all 53 traffic police stations in Bengaluru.During the campaign against drunk driving, the traffic police checked 40,898 vehicles and booked 562 motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol.In a simultaneous crackdown on over-speeding, the police registered 65 cases and collected ₹65,000 in fines from violators.According to the traffic police, the special drive was launched to reduce road accidents caused by drunken driving and overspeeding, both of which remain major contributors to fatal accidents in the city.Officials said similar enforcement drives will continue in the coming weeks to curb traffic violations and ensure safer roads for commuters. Published - June 29, 2026 07:00 pm IST
