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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Flagpoles and hoardings erected on medians and lamp-posts in major parts of the city are causing safety hazards for motorists despite the crackdown on such hoardings being carried out by the city corporation. Flagpoles that have been erected on medians and attached to lampposts are a hindrance to pedestrians as well. Hoardings were installed disregarding the rules that regulate the display of such advertisements and publicity materials on medians. The revenue wing of the city corporation had also collected a fine of Rs 10,64,852. If they fail to do so, strict action will be taken.”He added that the crackdown on such illegal hoardings has reduced the number of violations..