59 underage motorists booked in Kollam City

Putting the brakes on dangerous underage driving, the Kollam City police have booked 59 minor motorists during a massive Statewide inspection drive—the highest tally recorded in Keralam. As part of the crackdown, officers across various station limits seized multiple vehicles driven by underage individuals and registered First Information Reports.

During the special drive aimed at curbing dangerous driving by minors, law enforcement officials inspected approximately 6,237 vehicles throughout the city. The Oachira police station topped the list with 10 cases, followed closely by the Kollam East and Anchalummoodu stations with eight cases each, and Chavara Thekkumbhagam with seven. Sakthikulangara and Karunagappally stations recorded four cases each, while three cases apiece were registered at Kollam West, Chavara, Parippally, Chathannur, and Kannanallur. Additionally, Kilikollur and Paravur logged two cases each, with Pallithottam, Kollam City Traffic, and Eravipuram stations reporting one case each.

Alongside booking the minors, authorities have intensified legal action against parents and vehicle owners who hand over vehicles to underage drivers. To complement the strict enforcement measures, the police also organised multiple awareness programmes to educate the public and deter reckless driving among youth.

Published - November 15, 2026 07:47 pm IST