In an effort to recover outstanding dues, the Thane Traffic Police are planning a stringent drive, where every passing vehicle registered under the Thane jurisdiction will be stopped for verification. If any pending challans are found, motorists will be required to clear their dues on the spot before being allowed to proceed.

At least Rs 250 crore in traffic fines remain unpaid across 32 lakh pending challans, according to Pankaj Shirsat, deputy commissioner of police, traffic, Thane city. The move aims to ensure stricter enforcement of traffic rules while compelling defaulters to comply with penalties that have remained unpaid for months. “The burden of unpaid dues is skyrocketing, necessitating a stringent approach to recover them,” said Shirsat.