A local court in Chandigarh has recalled the driver’s license for a car driver with a staggering 222 waiting traffic windows against his vehicle.

Observance of repeated crimes of such a size indicated an obvious breach of traffic laws, the court also struck a fine on £43,400 on Deepak Vasdev and ordered him to undergo 15 days of community service with Chandigarh Traffic Police.

The case was heard in the presence of government lawyer Sukh Ram, who represented the state, with Vasdev who pops up personally.

During the procedure, Vasdev submitted a copy of the message about the show-cause issued by the Registration and License Authority (RLA), Chandigarh, dated January 20, 2025, which highlighted the suspension of Hans Toyota Innova’s registration certificate (RC) due to an overwhelming number of traffic violations. These included 168 challenges for fast, 44 to jump red light, eight to ignore road markings, one for illegal parking and one for black film on car windows.

With a serious view of the matter, the court pointed out: “No emerging situation can motivate to commit such a large number of violations. Over-speed and jumping red lamps are serious crimes that pose a significant threat to both the offender and other road users. A person who consistently violates traffic laws shows an inability to understand road safety and is therefore not eligible to drive. “

By recognizing that ordinary criminals require corrective measures in addition to financial penalties, the Court invoked the concept of community service, as defined in section 2 (4-A) in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. The Court decided that Vasdev must carry out unpaid public service as a penalty for his repeated violations. The Court specified that his working hours would not exceed two hours a day.

Told to take fresh choir tests

In line with section 20 (4a) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Court decided that Vasdev must pass a new choir test before applying for a new license. Until then, he remains disqualified from driving.

Furthermore, the court ordered that his vehicle be seized and held at traffic lines, sector 29, Chandigarh. It cannot be returned to Vasdev due to the recall of a driver’s license. However, any person with a valid driver’s license may appear for the court and apply for release of the vehicle on their behalf.