Bihar issues Rs 300 crore traffic challans in 10 months, recovers Rs 115 crore

• Bihar authorities issued 4.97 lakh challans worth Rs 301.28 crore for Motor Vehicles Act and traffic rule violations.
• The challans were issued on national and state highways over 10 months, from April 1, 2025, to February 11, 2026.
• Rs 115.23 crore has been recovered so far, with efforts underway to collect the remaining amount.
• The Transport Department intensified its drive against traffic violations to curb accidents.
• Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched a 'national highway patrolling system' with high-tech vehicles for road safety.