Chandigarh, Dec. 22 -- The city has witnessed a sharp increase in the suspension of driving licences for traffic violations this year, with 648 licences suspended so far, more than double the 300 suspensions recorded last year. Data from the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) show that riding without a helmet accounted for the highest number of suspensions this year, followed by cases of triple riding.

According to the RLA, 425 licences were suspended for helmetless riding this year, while 102 suspensions were issued for triple riding. Notably, no driving licence was suspended for red-light jumping during the period, a trend that has surprised officials. In addition, 21 licences were suspended for using mobile phones while driving...