11 FIRs registered against parents over underage driving in Puducherry

Representational image. File | Photo Credit: S.S. Kumar The Traffic Police in Puducherry have registered 11 FIRs against parents for allowing their minor wards to use motor vehicle during the traffic drive held in October in the Union Territory.The police, in a release, said 11 cases were registered against parents for serious offences related to use of motor vehicles by underage children. Besides, challans were issued in 203 instances of use of motor vehicle by minors under various police stations limits in Puducherry, the release said.In cases involving minors found driving motor vehicle, the parents/guardians concerned were summoned to the Traffic Police stations, counselled and strictly warned against permitting children to drive, the release added.A total of 25,213 challans were issued during the month for various traffic offences. Of the total, 7,133 were imposed for wrong side driving, followed by 5,081 for not wearing helmet, 3,225 for use of mobile phone while driving, 1,476 for jumping redlight, 744 for not wearing seat belt and 317 for drunken driving, the release said.“Drunken driving and permitting minors to drive motor vehicle will continue to be dealt with strictly, as such violations could lead to serious road accidents, injuries and loss of life. Enforcement against these violations will remain priority area for the traffic police,” the release said. Published - November 03, 2026 05:09 pm IST