Goa Water Resources Minister Vinod Palyekar’s driver was fined ₹600 for rash and negligent driving on Mandovi bridge near here on Friday morning. A social activist video-taped the vehicle overtaking a car and complained to the traffic police.
“An incident happened in Goa, while I am on an official visit out of the State. My official vehicle driven by my driver, while taking it from Verna showroom to my residence after servicing, was found overtaking on Mandovi bridge,” Mr. Palyekar, who is on an official visit to Uttar Pradesh, tweeted and posted on Facebook on Friday.
He asked Goa Director of Transport to direct the enforcement wing to issue a challan against his driver. Overtaking is not allowed on bridges is Goa, according to the motor vehicles rules.
