Muzaffarpur: Though an auto doesn't consist of a seat belt, still an auto driver here was imposed with a fine of Rs 1,000 for not wearing one while riding his auto, said a police official. The shocking incident took place on Saturday when the auto driver was asked to pay a minimum fine for not wearing a seat-belt while riding in Saraiya, Muzaffarpur in Bihar. "The auto driver was charged with a minimum challan, for not wearing a seat belt. Considering his financial condition he was asked to pay Rs 1,000 only.

This was a mistake but it was done just to impose a minimum penalty on the driver," said Ajay Kumar Station House Officer (SHO), Saraiya.