Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 28 2010:
To check the instances of road mishaps during the ensuing New Year's Day celebrations, Imphal West District Police have declared a slew of restrictions and regulations for which a special drive would be launched from December 30 .
A press release issued by the Imphal West SSP informed that driving motor vehicles without driving license, driving vehicle by minor, driving without registration certificate and insurance certificate and triple riding on two wheeler vehicles would not be allowed.
Further, vehicles not displaying registration numbers, driving in inebriated condition or by persons under influence of alcohol/drug, driving at excessive speed or overloading of vehicles would also be totally prohibited.
Driving two-wheelers without wearing helmets and talking through mobile phones while driving are the other restrictions announced by the SSP.
People defying these regulations/restrictions would be punished either by imprisonment or imposition of fine or both, added the release.