More than 200 motorists were penalised Rs 500 each for unnecessarily stopping their vehicles on the new Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) or Atul Setu for clicking pictures and picnicking, affecting vehicular movement on the sea bridge, police said. Reports stated that the police warned that the bridge is not a picnic spot. Novelty and aesthetics aside, police also cautioned against stopping and taking selfies on the bridge.

Traffic police of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai have warned of registering criminal offences against motorists if they stop the vehicle on the sea bridge. The 21.8 km-long bridge witnessed much excitement during and post recent opening. Yet, we must see that we follow all traffic rules, everywhere including on this link.