Violating traffic rules in Hyderabad City will cost vehicle owners dearly from the next week.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have decided to implement the GO 108, which is about the enhancement of fines for certain traffic violations, from August 12.
As per the GO 108, the fine for signal jumping will be increased from Rs. 400 to Rs. 1,000 - a hike of 60 percent.
The fine for cell phone driving has been doubled from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,000, while the fine for unauthorized parking has been increased by 80 per cent from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1,000.
Similarly, for overloading of vehicles, the fine has been increased by 80 per cent from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1,000.
The new challans will be implemented from August 12 (Monday) in the limits of the Hyderabad Traffic Police.
The Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) has sought the people's cooperation in implementing the GO 108. (INN)