More than 150 autorickshaw drivers fined for violating norms

Nashik | Friday | 15th September, 2017

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The auto drivers need to abide by traffic rules while plying their vehicles on city roads," added the police official.According to police there have been complaints by many commuters against auto drivers, violating traffic rules. "Autorickshaw drivers are not allowed to ferry commuters on the front seat which is meant for drivers. "We caution all auto drivers to ensure that they carry all valid documents, including their licences, while plying their vehicles on city roads. The permits are issued by the RTO to autos authorising them to ply in the city," traffic police said.The traffic police also penalised some auto drivers for carrying more than permissible number of passengers. "Like the helmet drive, we would also concentrate to rein in all those auto drivers who violate the rules," police officials said.During Friday's drive, the traffic police found that a large number of auto drivers did not have valid driving licences or their licences had expired..