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Fatal traffic violations spike as Amdavadis sneer at rules

August 28, 2025

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Ahmedabad Mirror

Traffic data from 2025 shows massive rise in offences like wrong-side driving, not wearing helmets, despite heavy fines

- Sarfaraz Shaikh

Fatal traffic violations spike as Amdavadis sneer at rules

Despite repeated warnings and High Court interventions, Amdavadis continue to flout traffic rules with alarming frequency. Recently released traffic department data reveals a shocking spike in serious offences—precisely the kind that lead to fatal accidents.

A comparison between January-August 2024 and the same period in 2025 paints a grim picture. Even as the traffic department cracks down with strict measures, the number of offenders keeps climbing.

The damning data

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