Fatal traffic violations spike as Amdavadis sneer at rules

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

- Sarfaraz Shaikh

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