Abandoning vehicle won’t save you: Bengaluru Police warns after seizing scooter having 311 challans worth Rs 1.6 lakh

Bengaluru police have seized a scooter with 311 pending traffic violations amounting to Rs 1.6 lakh in fines, warning that abandoning a vehicle at a police station does not absolve the owner from legal consequences. Authorities stated that non-payment of fines can lead to further cases being filed in court.

Vehicle owner’s fines exposed through social media

The seized two-wheeler, owned by Periyaswamy, a travel agent in Kalasipalya, had been used by him, his relative Sudeep, and another person. Traffic violations included riding without a helmet, using a mobile phone while riding, and stopping on pedestrian crossings.



Despite multiple challans, enforcement remained lax until social media user Shibam highlighted the issue on platform X. "I have been following up on this guy for a while. Since last year, his fine went up from around Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.6 lakh. How has Bengaluru traffic police not seized his vehicle yet?" he wrote.

The post gained traction, prompting City Market traffic police to locate Periyaswamy. Upon hearing the fine amount, he and Sudeep requested time to pay, offering a partial amount. Police rejected the request and seized the vehicle.

Legal consequences for non-payment

A senior police officer clarified that failing to pay fines does not mean the vehicle can simply be abandoned. "Many believe that if the fine exceeds the vehicle's market value, they can abandon it at the police station. This is a wrong notion," he said.

Authorities warned that if fines remain unpaid despite notices, traffic police can register another case for non-payment and submit a chargesheet in court. If found guilty, the violator could face further legal action.