Kohima Police issues odd-even traffic regulations

Guwahati: Amid a runaway Covid outbreak, Kohima Police have once again issued an order for non-essential vehicular movement within Kohima municipality.

In the interest of public health and safety of citizens during the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, traffic regulations for non-essential vehicular movement within Kohima municipality has been issued to be implemented with effect from September 1.

Odd number vehicles: On every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only vehicle with registration number ending with odd numbers (eg, 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9) will be allowed to ply.

Even Number vehicles: On every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday only vehicles with registration number ending with even numbers (eg, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 0) will be allowed to ply.

As per the orders, the prohibition and restrictions are not applicable for emergency services vehicles belonging to Press and two-wheelers, vehicles carrying medical equipment, LPG cylinders, and oil tankers, and interstate trucks carrying essential commodities bound for the state of Manipur.

Violation of this restriction order will be liable to be penalized under section 177 and 179of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The order shall remain in force till 30th September 2020 for the strict compliance of all concerned.

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