Thumbay: A car veered over a road divider and collided with an electric pole on Wednesday after the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Fortunately, the driver has escaped major injuries and is reported to be out of danger.

The incident occurred when Nawaz, a resident of Belthangady, was traveling towards Mangaluru. Upon reaching Thumbay, Nawaz unexpectedly lost control of the car, causing it to mount the road divider and subsequently collide with an electricity pole. The impact of the collision resulted in significant damage to a section of the vehicle.

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The Bantwal Traffic Police arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation into the incident. A case has been registered on this regard at the Bantwal Traffic Police Station.

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New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Traffic Police penalised over 11,800 motorists during a special three-hour enforcement drive conducted across the city, targeting improper parking and wrong-side driving, officials said.

The intensive drive was carried out on Saturday across all traffic ranges and districts as part of efforts to curb congestion and enhance road safety, they said.

According to the police, the campaign primarily focused on two major violations that frequently contribute to traffic snarls and accidents in the national capital.

"During the operation, more than 8,500 motorists were booked for improper or obstructive parking. Vehicles parked in no-parking zones, near intersections, on footpaths, and along busy roads and market areas were targeted, with many being towed away to ensure smooth traffic flow," an officer said.

In addition, over 3,500 drivers were prosecuted for wrong-side driving, a violation considered highly risky for all road users. Special teams were deployed at accident-prone stretches, arterial roads, and areas with a history of frequent violations to check the offence.

The enforcement drive covered all categories of vehicles, including two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and commercial vehicles, police said. "Such violations not only disrupt traffic movement but also pose serious threats to public safety," Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vijayanta Goyal Arya said.

The police said similar drives will continue as part of sustained enforcement and awareness measures.