Rajasthan Traffic Cop Issues Fine to EV Driver for Missing PUC Certificate, Inquiry Launched
Rajasthan traffic cop fines EV driver for PUC, probe ordered
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In Nagaur, Rajasthan, a traffic police assistant sub-inspector fined an electric vehicle driver for not possessing a pollution under control (PUC) certificate, despite EVs being exempt from this requirement. The incident, captured on video, has led to an official inquiry to address the misunderstanding.
- 01A traffic cop fined an electric vehicle for lacking a PUC certificate.
- 02Electric vehicles are exempt from needing a PUC certificate in India.
- 03The incident occurred on April 7 at the RTO square in Nagaur.
- 04The driver argued against the fine, but the officer insisted based on a POS machine reading.
- 05An inquiry has been initiated to investigate the incident and prevent future misunderstandings.
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On April 7, in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, a traffic police assistant sub-inspector issued a fine of ₹1,700 to a Tata Tiago electric vehicle for not having a pollution under control (PUC) certificate. This action sparked controversy after a video of the incident circulated on social media. The driver, who was operating the vehicle on behalf of its owner from Jodhpur, argued that electric vehicles do not require a PUC certificate, a fact confirmed by District Transport Officer Avdhesh Chaudhary. The officer stated that the challan was likely issued in error, as electric vehicles are exempt from this requirement. Traffic in-charge Shivdev Ram mentioned that the situation is under review, and appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.
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This incident highlights the need for better awareness and training among traffic officials regarding electric vehicle regulations.
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