Kochi ∙ The Motor Vehicle Department says that most of the tourist buses in the state are violating the law. 1279 cases have been registered so far in the inspection conducted by the Motor Vehicle Department in various parts on Saturday. The fitness certificate of eight buses was cancelled. The registration of two buses was suspended. Irregularity of speed lock was found in 85 vehicles. A fine of Rs 26,15,000 was levied in Operation Focus Three.
Irregularities such as illegal modification, speed governor manipulation, illegal installation of horn, light, music system etc. were found in most of the buses. Inspections were conducted in various parts of the state including Kozhikode Thamarasery, Thiruvananthapuram Museum Junction and Idukki.
Vehicles caught violating the law for the first time will only have to pay a fine. The inspection will continue in the coming days. Night inspection will also be tightened. The motor vehicle department had taken action against 134 buses in the wake of the Vadakancheri accident.
English Summary: Tourist bus checking operation focus three- Updates