Over 500 drivers arrested during Easter weekend, says RTMC

At least 549 drivers were arrested for various offences during the Easter holiday, with 312 of them nabbed for drinking and driving, the Road Traffic Management Corporation said.

“Most fines were for speeding, driving without licences, driving unlicensed vehicles, failure to wear safety belts and driving unroadworthy vehicles. Traffic authorities are now gearing themselves upon for another upsurge in traffic volumes when travellers return from different places of pilgrimage and holiday spots on Monday. The roads were extremely busy on Thursday and Friday when motorist set on their long distance trips.

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