India, Dec. 29 -- In an enforcement drive conducted by the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) using newly procured interceptor vehicles, 3,233 motorists have been penalised for traffic violations between December 11 and 22 in Mumbai and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Two-wheeler riders accounted for a significant 71% of the offenders, officials said.

According to road transport officials, the highest number of violations was for driving without a helmet. Of those booked, 1,772 were riders not wearing helmets, while 531 were pillion riders without helmets. In addition, 426 motorists were fined for overspeeding and 267 car drivers for not wearing seatbelts.

The drive was carried out using advanced interceptor vehicles equipped with auto...