Seven people were fined a total of Tk 4,000 for violating the Road Transport Act in Char Fasson, Bhola, during a mobile court operation conducted by the upazila administration on Wednesday (September 9).

The mobile court was led by Char Fasson Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Rumana Afroze. During the operation, authorities inspected documents of various vehicles operating on the roads, drivers’ necessary papers and compliance with road transport laws.

During the drive, cases were filed against seven people for violating the law under Sections 92(1) and 92(2) of the Road Transport Act, 2018. A total fine of Tk 4,000 was subsequently collected from them.

According to the upazila administration, such mobile court operations are being conducted regularly to restore discipline on the roads, ensure compliance with traffic laws and raise awareness among drivers and the general public. Particular attention is being given to the validity of vehicle documents, drivers’ legal credentials and compliance with the Road Transport Act.

During the operation, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rumana Afroze urged drivers and other concerned individuals to operate vehicles in accordance with the law. She said everyone must play a responsible role in maintaining discipline on the roads. Legal action will be taken against those who operate vehicles in violation of the law.

Local residents said regular drives on the roads would encourage vehicle drivers to follow traffic laws and help improve road discipline. Such operations would also play an important role in preventing accidents and ensuring safer roads.

The upazila administration said mobile court operations would continue in the future to enforce the Road Transport Act in the public interest and ensure discipline on the roads.