THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Transport Minister Antony Raju said that fines for violations of traffic rules must be paid to renew the insurance of vehicles from now on. Insurance will be renewed only for those who have fully paid the existing penalty. The minister said that he will hold discussions with insurance companies about this.

He said that after the installation of AI cameras, the number of deaths in road accidents has reduced significantly. The number of people injured in road accidents in July 2022 is 3992. In July 2023, the number of people injured in road accidents decreased to 3319. 32,42,277 violations were detected from June 5 to August 2. The action was taken for 15,83,367 violations. 3,82,580 challans were issued to collect fines for violations. The minister also informed that Rs 25 crore 81 lakh has been received through e-challan.

He also clarified that the AI camera is also applicable to vehicles from other states. The allegation that VIPs are exempted from fines is false. The minister informed that 19 MLAs' vehicles and 10 MPs' vehicles have been fined. More violations took place in the Kasaragod district.