Amethi Transport Department Fines Overloaded Truck ₹70,000 in Checking Drive

The Transport Department conducted a checking campaign against overloaded vehicles in Amethi on the directions of the District Magistrate. The campaign was carried out on the orders of the ARTO, Amethi.

During the drive, the PTO checked overloaded trucks as well as small vehicles carrying goods in violation of the prescribed standards. Action was taken against a truck found operating in an overloaded condition and violating the rules.

The truck was issued a challan, and a fine of 70 thousand rupees was imposed on the vehicle. The action was part of the Transport Department’s ongoing efforts to control overloading.

The department said the purpose of the campaign is to stop vehicles from carrying goods beyond their prescribed capacity and to ensure road safety. Officials made it clear that action against vehicles violating the rules will continue. The department is conducting regular checking campaigns to prevent overloading and enforce the applicable transport regulations in Amethi.