The Eid journey was safe and comfortable as the police took various measures including the use of speed guns, said Bangladesh Police.
Eid journey of the people was safe and comfortable as the traffic movement and traffic system was normal, said a press release, signed by Enamul Haque Sagar, superintendent of police (media and public relation) on Thursday.
Over speed is generally considered one of the main causes of road accidents and road accidents have come down due to the prevention of unauthorised vehicles and controlling the speed of vehicles through the use of speed guns on roads, the release added.
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According to the data, police used speed guns at 556 places from June 13 till June 18 and during this period, 1,458 faced prosecution due to over speed, it said.
Besides, legal steps were taken against 583 unauthorised vehicles for carrying passengers.
Meanwhile, steps were taken against a number of various vehicles after setting check-posts at 2014 spots and 7,102 prosecutions were submitted.