Team Herald
PANJIM: The Goa Traffic Police on Monday seized as many as 17 rented cars used by tourists, as they were registered as private vehicles.
“Renting out private vehicles without authorisation is illegal and punishable under the law. As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure road safety and compliance with regulations, 17 such cases were booked across Goa on October 14, by Goa Traffic Police. Action will continue against such violations,” SP Traffic, Goa, posted on their X handle.
The drive against private vehicles was carried out on the first day of the 13th State Road Safety Week - 2024.
Although Rent-a-Car and Rent-a-Bike services are available for tourists visiting the State, some individuals continue to offer cars with private registration to tourists, which is illegal. Most of these incidents are reported in coastal areas, as tourists seem unaware of the rule and use private vehicles offered by locals.
Meanwhile, as part of the State Road Safety Week observed from October 14 to 20, officers from the Traffic Education Cell, Panjim, conducted a road safety awareness programme for students of Mushtifund High School, Cujira School Complex, Bambolim. About 200 students and six teachers attended the session.
ASI Tukaram Mandrekar of the Traffic Education Cell, Panjim, also conducted a road safety awareness programme for employees of a starred hotel. Additionally, he conducted a session at Harmal Panchakroshi Higher Secondary, where 750 students and 10 teachers were in attendance.
Similarly, officers from the Traffic Cell, Margao, conducted a road safety awareness programme at St Mary’s High School, Chinchinim, where 12 students and 35 parents participated. Officers from the Traffic Cell, Mapusa, held a road safety awareness session for employees working in a two-wheeler showroom at Dhuler, Mapusa.
Officers from the Traffic Cell, Quepem, also sensitised goods-carrier rickshaw drivers on defensive driving, the importance of protecting lives, and the need to give way to pedestrians.