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Published - October 25, 2026 07:00 am IST - KOCHI
A vehicle with illegal lights that was nabbed by the Motor Vehicles department in Kochi. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) imposed ₹1.84 lakh in fines and registered 122 cases during inspections held across Ernakulam district to penalise illegally altered vehicles, those causing noise pollution, and unauthorised parking.
A total of 53 cases were registered for parking violations and seven cases for illegal alterations and use of lights and horns that are not permitted. Fines were also imposed on vehicles lacking fitness certificates and insurance covers and those operating without paying road tax.
Personnel under Ernakulam Enforcement RTO Biju Isaac conducted inspections at Aluva, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and Kakkanad.
Published - October 25, 2026 07:00 am IST
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