Dhaka, Apr 20 (UNB) – Traffic Department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 4729 cases and realised fines of Tk 23.23 lakh in separate drives against traffic rules violators in the capital on Friday.

Besides, 28 vehicles were dumped and 703 other vehicles were put on the wrecker during the day-long drive, said Deputy Commissioner (Media) of the DMP Masudur Rahman.

Among the cases, 1007 were filed for plying vehicles on wrong side of roads, 106 for using hydraulic horns, one for not having beacon light, two for using various stickers  and  five  for using dark-tinted glass.

Besides, cases were filed against 1276 motorcycles for violating traffic rules and 63 other motorcycles were seized, he said.

The Traffic Department of the DMP is conducting  special drives as part of its routine work, he said.