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Siddaramaiah, BJP’s Vijayendra Clear Traffic Dues Under Karnataka’s 50% Waiver

The limited-time rebate runs through September 12 to clear a backlog of pending e‑challans across Karnataka.

Bengaluru traffic fine discount scheme: Siddaramaiah paid ₹2,500 for seven violations, while Vijayendra cleared ₹3,250 for ten.
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Overview

  • The CM’s official Fortuner accrued six seatbelt violations and one speeding case from January to August 2024, all captured by ITMS cameras.
  • His office paid Rs 2,500 after the discount to settle seven e‑challans tied to the vehicle.
  • State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra’s car had 10 violations, including speeding, signal jumps and seatbelt offences, with Rs 3,250 paid for dues pending since 2020.
  • Bengaluru Traffic Police reported more than 16.2 lakh cases settled under the scheme so far, recovering about Rs 45.5 crore.
  • A senior traffic official said the politically notable cases followed routine procedure without special consideration.