India, Nov. 28 -- To curb rising noise pollution levels in the city, motorcyclists with pressure horns and modified silencers installed on their vehicles are being penalised at special checkpoints held across the city, traffic police officials said on Thursday. A crackdown was ordered earlier in November by senior officials against motorcyclists with a special focus against non-functional silencers making loud noise on roads.

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Dr Rajesh Mohan said a special drive was held in this regard and 104 motorcyclists with loud horns or modified silencers were issued challans. "A total of Rs.10.40 lakh in fines were imposed against drivers flouting traffic norms. Our team has been directed to enforce strict a...