A resident of Taveuni was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment for failing to pay $700 traffic infringement fine issued by the Land Transport Authority.
Land Transport Authority spokesperson Iliesa Sokia said that Sandeep Bhan was issued infringement notices for illegal operation and careless driving last year which he had failed to pay.
The Taveuni Magistrate Wallen George, heard in Court that Bhan could not afford to pay the $700 fine.
Sokia also added that they have received a lot of complaints from Taveuni in relation to illegal operations and more offenders will be taken to court who are involved in any type of illegal operations.
He said that they have received complaints from other divisions as well and they are monitoring the issue closely.
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