Sri Vijaya Puram, March 12: In a continued effort to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations, the Andaman & Nicobar Traffic Police conducted intensive enforcement drives throughout February 2025. As a result, a total of 1,549 vehicles were challaned for various traffic violations. These include 161 cases of drunken driving were detected and penalized, reinforcing the department’s zero-tolerance policy towards driving under the influence. Also, 71 vehicles were challaned for the illegal use of tinted films, 46 riders were penalized for riding without helmets, emphasizing the importance of protective gear for two-wheeler users & 18 cases of illegal vehicle modifications were identified, and legal action has been initiated against the violators.