Bengaluru traffic police raise concerns over frequent 50% pending fine discounts; propose higher penalties

Bengaluru traffic police raise concerns over frequent 50% discounts on pending traffic challans.

Police say repeated waiver schemes have weakened the deterrent effect of penalties, encouraging violators to wait for discounts.

The department is preparing a proposal to raise the minimum fine for major traffic offences to Rs 1,000.

The proposal aims to strengthen enforcement and improve road safety in Bengaluru.