India, Nov. 26 -- The Pune traffic police have penalised owners of 150 vehicles for flouting the 30kmph speed limit rule on its first day of implementation at the accident-prone Navale Bridge on Tuesday.

The directive follows an official order issued on November 22 by the office of the deputy commissioner of police (traffic), Pune City, mandating all categories of vehicles to adhere to the speed limit between the Khadakwasla bypass junction and the accident-prone Navale bridge service road. The order cites repeated mishaps on the downhill section and states that regulating vehicle speed is necessary for public safety, smooth traffic flow and accident reduction.

Police have installed fresh speed-limit signboards across the highway sectio...