India, May 21 -- The Pune Traffic Branch has penalised over 3.22 lakh traffic offenders between January and April 2025, marking a fivefold increase compared to 75,713 cases during the same period last year. The enforcement targets violations such as triple-seat riding, no-entry breaches, wrong-side driving, drunk driving, mobile phone use while driving, tinted windows, footpath parking, and signal jumping.

The sharp rise in action reflects a stricter approach amid growing road safety concerns. Public activism on social media - including users sharing photos and number plates of violators - has significantly aided the police in identifying and penalising offenders.

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP Traffic) Amol Zende stated that the cr...