KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 25

Traffic police took action against 470 vehicles for violating traffic rules in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.

Office spokesperson Superintendent of Police Naresh Raj Subedi said 99 drivers were found driving under the influence of alcohol, while 40 were identified through CCTV surveillance for traffic violations and 37 for disobeying traffic signals.

Similarly, 115 vehicles were penalised for speeding, nine for improper horn use, two for lane violations and seven for entering one-way roads unlawfully. Action was taken against another 161 vehicles for other traffic offences.

Traffic police have stepped up monitoring and enforcement against traffic violations during the Dashain festival period.