Licences of repeat offenders might get suspended

Motorists, who continue to break traffic laws with impunity, beware. Soon, if the state government has its way, your licence could be up for suspension — temporary or permanent — depending on the offence and offender. What’s hindering the rollout? Just the backlog in the digitisation of crores of documents lying in files and shelves at the regional transport office (RTOs) that consist the data of driving licences, permit holders and vehicle owners.