Cachar: 126% Surge in Traffic Violations in 2024, Rs 1.67 Crore Fines Collected: Year-on-Year Analysis

*Cachar: 126% Surge in Traffic Violations in 2024, ₹1.67 Crore Fines Collected: Year-on-Year Analysis*

The District Transport Office (DTO) of Cachar has reported a sharp increase in traffic violations and revenue collections in the ongoing fiscal year, highlighting the intensified measures against traffic offenders and stricter enforcement of road safety laws. A comparative report between April-October of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 showcases these trends. In a statement released by the Office of the District Transport Officer, Cachar, the data was released on November 6, 2024.

In October alone, Cachar district recorded 12 cases of driving licence suspension. These included four cases of drunk driving, three for overloaded commercial vehicles, four for accidents or rash and negligent driving, and one case for driving without a helmet.

Between 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, Cachar district saw a 126% rise in traffic offence cases, jumping from 9,410 to 21,291 cases. Despite this surge, driving licence (DL) suspensions dropped by 77%, with only 53 suspensions issued in 2024-2025 compared to 232 the previous year. Meanwhile, the revenue from fines increased by 34%, with collections rising from ₹1.25 crore in 2023-2024 to ₹1.67 crore in 2024-2025.

In the current fiscal period (April to October 2024-2025), Cachar witnessed a staggering 21,291 traffic offence cases, a substantial increase from the 9,410 cases registered during the same period last year. This spike was particularly evident in the months of May and June, with over 9,000 cases combined, contrasting sharply with around 3,600 cases recorded in these months in 2023-2024.

While offence cases surged, the number of driving licence (DL) suspensions remained relatively moderate. In 2024-2025, 53 suspensions were issued compared to 232 in the previous year. The DTO’s office suggests that the rise in cases but fewer suspensions may reflect a shift in enforcement strategy, focusing on fines and warnings to discourage repeat offences.

Revenue collection has also seen a notable increase, with the amount collected from fines jumping from ₹1.25 crore last year to ₹1.67 crore this year. The highest collections occurred in September and October 2024, bringing in around ₹63 lakh in total, underscoring the growing financial impact of road safety enforcement.

This trend suggests that Cachar’s transport authorities are adopting more assertive enforcement methods to curb traffic violations. With offence cases on the rise and revenue collections showing similar growth. But ask any commuters in the town, there are unnoticed violations of traffic rules left right and centre in the town, with wrong-sided overtaking and two-wheelers driving without helmets being the most common.