The Mumbai traffic police are initiating a new drive against bikers where they will not only be issued e-challans for traffic violations but also face action under Section 184 (driving dangerously) of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act 1988. The action, starting January 25, will bring additional penalty along with the e-challans.

The police are employing the logic that riding a bike and breaking rules in this manner is dangerous. Additional Commissioner of Police (traffic) Praveen Padwal told mid-day, “The way bikers violate traffic rules is dangerous to life. Action under the Motor Vehicles Act will ensure the rules are not violated.”