Shillong Traffic Police (STP) logged 684 cases of traffic violations in a week and collected a fine of Rs 6.78 lakh.
The detection was made during a special checking drive conducted from April 22 till yesterday, to ensure safety on the roads and to deter violators, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Rituraj Ravi said.
The violations included driving under the influence of alcohol, modified exhaust pipes and others.
“Shillong Traffic Police requests all citizens to drive carefully and follow the laws. Such special drives shall be conducted regularly in addition to regular checking in the interest of safety on the roads,” Ravi said.