A day after the Vadakkanchery accident claimed nine lives, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has started probing tourist buses for violation of rules.
Tourist vehicles were inspected at Paliyakkara toll plaza and Kodungallur in the district on Friday as part of state-wide raids.
Buses carrying fans for ISL matches and going on tourist tours were inspected in Kochi.
Violations include illegal fittings such as powerful headlamps that block drivers’ vision, laser lights for decoration, smoke machines, air horns and music systems with loud speakers.
A fine was imposed for a violation. Officials said the operators were asked to remove the extra lighting and sound systems from the buses immediately after completing the journey and report to the MVD office.