Surat Traffic Policing Under Scanner As BJP MLA Kumar Kanani Questions Action Against Heavy Vehicles

Surat traffic police have come under scrutiny after BJP MLA Kumar Kanani questioned why enforcement appears to focus heavily on two-wheeler riders while dumpers, trucks, tractors and other vehicles allegedly flouting traffic rules continue to operate without adequate action.

In a letter to the Police Commissioner, the Varachha MLA raised eight questions over traffic management and enforcement, including the functioning of signals, movement of heavy vehicles during restricted hours, uncovered sand and soil carriers, illegal parking, air horns and violations involving auto-rickshaws.

Kanani questioned why motorists are fined for traffic violations while similar action is allegedly not being taken against other categories of vehicles.

Kanani said motorists jumping signals had become a serious concern and questioned the maintenance and timing of traffic signals at several locations.

He also questioned the implementation of the city's traffic signal project, asking what had happened to the project after what he described as its failure at an early stage.