Nashik: The Nashik police have decided to conduct surprise drives in different parts of the city during evening hours to check for triple-seat riders, those using screeching horns and people with modified silencers.DCP Chandrakant Khandvi said the police conducted a surprise drive on Thursday and another drive has been planned under the guidance of police commissioner Sandeep Karnik.As per Karniks instructions, the police would also be coordinating with the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) to solve the vehicle parking problem in the city.DCP Khandvi said, Under the guidance of the police commissioner, a series of drives have been planned. However, these would be surprise drives. Apart from people found riding bikes without helmets and motorists not using seatbelts, the focus would be on triple-seat riders and those who have modified the silencers of their bikes.Khandvi said a few days ago, they undertook a similar drive in different areas when close to 300 bikers were penalized. He said the police would also be working on finding a solution to the citys illegal parking menace. Illegal parking not only leads to traffic jams but often, also leads to accidents. Senior police officials said they would also check the feasibility of starting the vehicle towing system.We also published the following articles recentlyPolice crackdown on reckless riding: Biker slapped with Rs 10,000 fine for modified helmetReckless riding by motorcyclists in India, influenced by social media, has become a common issue. Young riders seek online attention and engage in perilous stunts to create viral content. The Tamil Nadu police recently took action against a youth who was captured in a viral video riding recklessly with a uniquely modified helmet. The riders actions, including the use of a distracting helmet, were deemed a potential threat to road users. The police fined the rider and seized his bike. These incidents highlight the need for road safety awareness and the responsibility of social media influencers to promote safe behavior.Mixed response towards Haveri polices special helmet driveHaveri police enforce compulsory helmet rule for two-wheeler riders from November 30, collecting fines. The initiative aims to reduce accidents and protect lives. The police have deployed teams across the city to catch riders without helmets. However, there is no mention in the article about the enforcement of helmets for pillion riders. Public response to the rule has been mixed, with some criticizing the lack of publicity and awareness. The superintendent of police emphasizes the importance of wearing helmets for safety.Youth fined Rs 10K for using modified helmetThe Courtallam police have fined a youth named S Sujith from Malayan Street in Tenkasi 10,000 for driving his bike rashly and using a modified helmet. The police seized his bike after a video of him driving with a weird helmet went viral on social media. The public had shared the video and requested action against him. The police identified the rider using CCTV footage and detained him, imposing a fine under the Motor Vehicle Act.

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