The police on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) stepped up road safety enforcement and visible policing initiatives across Sri Sathya Sai district. As part of the initiative, Deputy Superintendent of Police K.V. Mahesh, along with Hindupur Rural Circle Inspector Janardhan and Lepakshi Sub Inspector Narendra, conducted a special vehicle inspection and awareness programme at the Chowlasamudram Toll Plaza Road under Lepakshi police station limits. Police teams highlighted the compulsory use of helmets and strict adherence to traffic regulations. Addressing the motorists, the Deputy SP said that road safety is a shared responsibility and explained the life-saving role of the helmets in preventing fatal head injuries. The police distributed helmets and administered a road-safety pledge to two-wheeler riders. Simultaneously, a district-wide visible policing was carried out at major highways and junctions in Penukonda, Puttaparthi, Dharmavaram, and Hindupur sub-divisions. Officers checked driving licences, registration certificates, helmet and seat belt usage, and booked twelve motorists on charges of drunk driving. Meanwhile, during road safety inspections in Puttaparthi, Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar urged the public to cooperate during inspections, carry valid documents at all times, and immediately report suspicious vehicles or persons to the police. Published – February 24, 2026 07:26 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Mandya gears up to tackle summer thirst; ZP CEO warns officials Archaeologist chosen for first Adima Kala Ratna award