Drink driving cases in Delhi see uptick of 27% this year
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Drink driving cases in Delhi see uptick of 27% this year

Hindustan Times  

The Capital has seen a 27% increase in the number of drink driving cases in the first six months this year as compared to the corresponding period last year. Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, states that if a person is found driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than 30 grams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, then the driver can be fined, imprisoned, or both. “Citizens are encouraged to promptly report any instances of suspected drink driving, thereby contributing to the collective effort to create safer roads for everyone,” Dhaliwal added. Prince Singhal, the founder of the “Community Against Drunken Driving”, said that the sale of alcohol has increased by 14% last year and the obvious fallout of this increase is drink driving.

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Citizens unhappy over ineffective campaign to check drink-driving cases
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Citizens unhappy over ineffective campaign to check drink-driving cases

Hindustan Times  

Citizens and activists claim that the Pune police campaigns against drunk driving has been ineffective. They said the data released by the police of action against 1,152 individuals for drunk driving in the past two and a half years is very less as thousands of youngsters and citizens of different age are seen visiting pubs and hotels across the city. …

Strengthen laws to deter drink driving
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Strengthen laws to deter drink driving

Hindustan Times  

The high prevalence of drunk driving on the national Capital’s roads points to the failure of punitive provisions. Official data shows a sharp spike in drunk driving fines this year up to March 31, compared with the corresponding period last year. As per a 2023 report by IIT-Delhi researchers, official data pegs driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs …

Delhi cops tough on those ‘driving against flow of traffic’, challans up by 67 per cent
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi cops tough on those ‘driving against flow of traffic’, challans up by 67 per cent

New Indian Express  

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Delhi: 149 per cent surge in cases of mobile use while driving
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: 149 per cent surge in cases of mobile use while driving

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Traffic Police, in a bid to prevent road accidents, has prosecuted thousands of individuals in the past four months for driving vehicles while using mobile phones. As per the data shared by the traffic police, there has been a staggering surge of nearly 149% in the number of prosecutions related to “mobile phone usage while driving” …

Mobile phone usage while driving sees a sharp rise in city
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mobile phone usage while driving sees a sharp rise in city

The Hindu  

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6.5k people in Delhi fined for drunken driving till March 31
8 months, 2 weeks ago

6.5k people in Delhi fined for drunken driving till March 31

Hindustan Times  

An average of 72 people per day, over a three-month period ending March 31, have been prosecuted for driving their vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, data from the Delhi Traffic Police has revealed, with the Rajouri Garden traffic circle in west Delhi reporting the maximum number of cases of drunken driving, officers said on Sunday. The Delhi Traffic …

250 Delhi Traffic Police teams to be deployed on New Year's eve to check drunken driving
11 months, 3 weeks ago

250 Delhi Traffic Police teams to be deployed on New Year's eve to check drunken driving

The Hindu  

Delhi Traffic Police will deploy 2,500 personnel to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and 250 teams will be tasked with checking drunken driving on New Year’s eve, officials said on December 28. Special Commissioner of Police SS Yadav said the traffic moving towards Connaught Place will be regulated after 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Adequate personnel will be deployed in …

Sultanpuri Accident: Rs. 10,000 or a Life? Laws Exist But Horror Keeps Repeating; What Can be Done
1 year, 11 months ago

Sultanpuri Accident: Rs. 10,000 or a Life? Laws Exist But Horror Keeps Repeating; What Can be Done

News 18  

After the horrific incident in Delhi’s Sultanpuri, where a woman died after being dragged for 7kms by a car, similar cases are being reported from across India. A 2019 report in India Spend states that according to data, the two most common causes of road deaths are speeding and drunk driving, followed by a lack of lane discipline, jumping red …

'Bengaluru, be aware of drunk driving,' cops warn ahead of New Year celebrations
1 year, 11 months ago

'Bengaluru, be aware of drunk driving,' cops warn ahead of New Year celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Bengaluru traffic police warned residents not to indulge in drunk driving. 'Bengaluru, be aware of drunk driving,' cops warn ahead of New Year celebrations Bengaluru’s new traffic commissioner MA Saleem said that a total of 146 drunk driving cases were registered in Bengaluru on Friday night. He tweeted, “On the night of 23 …

Will drinking wine and driving now bring people behind the bars? Mumbai Police's response is viral
2 years, 10 months ago

Will drinking wine and driving now bring people behind the bars? Mumbai Police's response is viral

India Today  

The social media handles of the Mumbai Police are an amalgamation of humour and information. https://t.co/NgBIdDAbIo — Shivam Vahia January 28, 2022 The question prompted a witty reply from the police department, who advised the man to ride in a chauffeur-driven car after drinking like a responsible citizen. Else, if the breathalyzer detects the alcohol content in the wine you …

Kolkata reports 219 drink-drive cases in last six days
2 years, 10 months ago

Kolkata reports 219 drink-drive cases in last six days

India Today  

Kolkata has recorded 219 cases of drink-driving in just six days. A police officer was quoted by Times of India as saying, an accident took place near Sulekha crossing last Saturday, where one person lost his life and six others were injured when a 33-year-old man allegedly drove a sedan under the influence of alcohol.’’ Breathalyzer tests reintroduced in the …

Drunkard Driver A Menace On Overcrowded Delhi Roads, Cases Of Drunken Driving Should Be Dealt With Stern Hands For Flashing Proper Message In Society: Court
3 years ago

Drunkard Driver A Menace On Overcrowded Delhi Roads, Cases Of Drunken Driving Should Be Dealt With Stern Hands For Flashing Proper Message In Society: Court

Live Law  

Observing that drunkard drivers are a menace on overcrowded Delhi roads, a city Court has said that cases of drunken driving should be dealt with stern hands for flashing proper message in the society. Additional Sessions Judge Sushil Anuj Tyagi of the Dwarka Courts was dealing with an appeal filed by a man challenging an order whereby he was convicted …

'Most unsafe drivers': Delhi Traffic Police on mission to change ways of habitual offenders
3 years, 3 months ago

'Most unsafe drivers': Delhi Traffic Police on mission to change ways of habitual offenders

India Today  

The Delhi Traffic Police is switching gears on how to deal with road accidents in the city, with a list of “most unsafe drivers” -- 100 habitual offenders who will be issued a warning for imperilling their own and other commuters' lives by violating traffic rules. In a first of its kind exercise, Delhi Traffic Police is compiling a list …

Delhi Traffic Police resumes drive to check drunk driving, prosecute violators
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police resumes drive to check drunk driving, prosecute violators

India Today  

With bars and restaurants in the national capital back in business, the Delhi Traffic Police has resumed its drive to check drunk driving and prosecute violators, an officer said on Sunday. To check drunk driving and prevent road accidents, special teams have been deployed at identified spots where liquor is served till late at night and parties are organised, the …

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