₹ 1.84 lakh collected as fine from erring motorists in Kerala’s Kochi

A vehicle with illegal lights impounded by the Motor Vehicle Department in Kochi. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) imposed fines of ₹ 1.84 crore and registered 122 cases during inspections across Ernakulam district to penalize illegally modified vehicles, vehicles causing noise and unauthorized parking.

A total of 53 cases of parking violations and seven cases of unauthorized modifications and use of unauthorized lights and horns were registered. Fines were also imposed on vehicles that do not have a certificate of competency and insurance and those that drive without paying road tax.

Personnel under Ernakulam Enforcement RTO Biju Isaac conducted inspections at Aluva, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Kakkanad.

Published – 25 Oct 2026 07:00 IST