The Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) has issued 7,890 e‑challans for various traffic violations across the state in a single day, marking one of the largest enforcement drives in recent months.
According to STA officials, 2,237 e‑challans were issued for helmetless riding, while 1,185 were for speeding. The e‑challans were generated on Tuesday, and the authority shared the figures in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.
The drive forms part of Odisha’s ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety compliance and curb reckless driving. Officials said the high number of violations detected in a single day underscores the persistent disregard for basic traffic norms among some motorists.
The STA urged citizens to follow traffic rules and prioritise safety. “For a safe journey, always follow the road safety rules and return home safely,” the authority stated.
The department has intensified monitoring through automated enforcement systems and digital surveillance, aiming to reduce accidents and fatalities across the state’s highways and urban roads.
