India, Dec. 16 -- The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has started a special drive in the city to curb underage students driving on city roads. If such youngsters are found driving without a license and flouting traffic norms a case will be registered against their parents, said officials.

Surprise checks are conducted by squads near colleges and coaching centres in the city, said RTO officials.

If an underage driver is found during the campaign, their parents or vehicle owner will be sentenced to 3 years in prison, along with a fine of Rs.25,000.

The drive which started on December 13 is being carried out under the leadership of regional transport officer Archana Gaikwad. "Strict action will be taken against the vehicle owners or ...