Srinagar, Feb 21 (KNO): In a strict enforcement drive, the authorities here have announced that vehicles with expired documents will be blacklisted from February 28 and seized on the spot, if found operating on roads.
Addressing media persons, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Baramulla, Muazzam Ali, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) warned the vehicle owners and transport operators to renew their documents within a week to avoid seizure and legal action.
He said that the department has decided to take a tough stance against those operating with expired fitness and permit certificates, stressing that such violations pose a serious risk to road safety.
Responding to growing demand from the public, ARTO said that on the directions from the higher ups, the number of driving test slots has been increased from 240 to 360 per week, allowing more applicants to undergo tests.
Additionally, the driving test schedule has been expanded from two days to three—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday—to streamline the process and reduce waiting times.
With schools set to reopen in March, the ARTO specifically directed school authorities to update and renew their transport documents. “All school buses and transport vehicles must be fully compliant with regulations to ensure student safety and avoid legal action.”
Strict enforcement drives will be intensified to ensure strict compliance with transport regulations. The vehicle owners are urged to take immediate action to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with the latest regulations.
“No leniency will be shown to violators and those found flouting the rules will face immediate blacklisting and on the spot seizure,” transport official warned—(KNO)