Punjab Police cop fined Rs 10,000 for violating traffic rules in Chandigarh

Chandigarh | Friday | 6th September, 2019

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Tribune News ServiceChandigarh, September 6A Punjab Police cop was slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 for talking on the mobile phone while riding his scooter on Thursday. In the clip, the cop can be seen riding a white Activa scooter and talking on the phone, near Matka Chowk. The UT traffic police issued a Traffic Violation Information Slip (TVIS) to the police personnel. According to the amended MV Act, the cop will have to cough up Rs 10,000, double the penalty, as it is a case of a cop violating the traffic norms. The fine for using a mobile phone while driving was raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs, 5000..