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DMP realises over Tk 2.08m in fines from traffic offenders

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The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Friday realised over Tk 2.083 million in fines from traffic offenders.

In simultaneous drives on the city streets conducted on the day, the DMP filed a total of 4,172 cases against different modes of vehicles for the traffic rule violations, according to DMP data.

Of the cases, 848 were lodged for driving on the wrong sides, 82 for using hydraulic horns, two for using hooters and beacon lights, and four others for installing tinted glasses.

The department also filed 1,726 cases against motorcycles and seized 74 others over the violations.

It also filed cases against five bikers for using mobile phones while riding.

In addition, the DMP dumped 15 vehicles and wrecked 456 others during the drive.

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