Three Mini-Bus Drivers Fined For Drunken Driving in Coonoor

Ooty: Three mini-bus drivers were fined for driving buses in an intoxicated condition in Coonoor near here on Wednesday.

After the police administration here received complaints about over-speeding of private mini-buses and intoxicated drivers, the

traffic police wing conducted a surprise checking in Coonoor town. They found three private mini-bus drivers guilty in this regard. They were fined Rs 10,000 each and warned of further severe action if they repeat the offence.

The police warned the mini-bus operators to adhere to the traffic and driving norms and the speed limits prescribed for the ghat roads.