Mysuru: A police patrol vehicle responsible for enforcing traffic rules has been booked for 71 traffic violations in Karnataka’s Mysuru. The vehicle has received fines worth ₹36,500, raising questions about rule enforcement within the police department.
The violations came to light after advocate Puneeth checked the registration details of the police department’s ‘112’ emergency response vehicle (KA-55-G-0433) on the traffic portal and shared the information on social media.
According to the records, the vehicle committed 71 traffic violations between July 5, 2024, and June 10, 2026. Most of the cases involved passengers or occupants not wearing seat belts.
The Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) cameras detected the violations at several locations in Mysuru. These included Dodda Gadiyara, the New Court Complex, Kuvempu Nagar, Sayajirao Road, JK Maidan, and Udayagiri Circle.
The pending fine currently stands at ₹36,500. The amount may reduce if the department clears it under the available settlement scheme.
Police Promise Inquiry
Mysuru Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime and Traffic) Sundar Raj said traffic rules apply equally to everyone, including government vehicles.
He said the department will examine all the violations linked to the patrol vehicle. If the inquiry confirms the offences, the driver will have to pay the fine. He also said officials will issue necessary instructions to prevent similar violations in the future.
Advocate Raises the Issue
Advocate Puneeth said he noticed the patrol vehicle parked near the New Court in Mysuru. He searched the vehicle number on the official traffic portal and found 71 pending violation cases.
He later tagged the Mysuru City Police and Karnataka Home Minister on social media and questioned who would pay the penalty for the violations.
Following the post, the police department confirmed that it has started reviewing the matter. Officials said appropriate action will follow after the inquiry is completed.