Delhi Traffic Police Not to Issue Challan to Commuters Not Wearing Face Mask While Driving Cars
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police Not to Issue Challan to Commuters Not Wearing Face Mask While Driving Cars

News 18  

The Delhi Traffic Police has been withdrawn from issuing ‘challans’ for violations of Covid rules like not wearing masks and spitting in public places, and focus on traffic regulation again, a police officer said. “The local police would continue issuing challans on Covid-19 violations. “However, if more than one person is sitting inside the car and is not seen wearing a mask, the local police would issue the challans," said the officer. A total of 277,131 challans have been issued by Delhi Police till date for not wearing masks and a total of 2,434 challans have been issued for spitting.

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Traffic challans in Delhi? Know how to get them waived off starting December 20
1 week, 1 day ago

Traffic challans in Delhi? Know how to get them waived off starting December 20

India Today  

Starting December 20, 2024, vehicle owners in Delhi with pending traffic violations have a unique opportunity to settle their fines. The Delhi Traffic Police, in collaboration with the Delhi District Courts, will launch Special Evening Court Sessions to resolve long-standing traffic challans. The Delhi Traffic Police wrote on X, "Special Evening Courts for settling pending Traffic Challans to be held …

Over 4.79 lakh challans issued for improper parking in Delhi this year
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Over 4.79 lakh challans issued for improper parking in Delhi this year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi Police has issued over 4.79 lakh challans this year for obstructive or improper parking, according to official data. Between October 1 and November 22, the police issued 62,042 challans and over one lakh notices for improper parking. As part of their enforcement efforts, the police have also towed 1.73 lakh vehicles this year, with a towing fee …

Traffic police in Delhi slaps fines totalling ₹1 crore for violations after GRAP-3 invoked
1 month, 1 week ago

Traffic police in Delhi slaps fines totalling ₹1 crore for violations after GRAP-3 invoked

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Traffic Police has issued around 550 challans, imposing a total fine of over ₹one crore, to BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles on Friday on the first day of the ban on these vehicles under the Graded Response Action Plan III in the national capital, officials said. Traffic police in Delhi slaps fines totalling ₹ …

Delhi pollution: Traffic police slap fines worth Rs 5.85 crore for violating GRAP-3 restrictions on first day
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Traffic police slap fines worth Rs 5.85 crore for violating GRAP-3 restrictions on first day

India TV News  

In a massive action against those violating the Graded Response Action Plan III restrictions, Delhi Traffic Police has issued around 550 challans, imposing a total fine of over Rs 5.85 crore on Friday on the first day of the ban, officials said. As per the police, they also issued challans to 4,855 vehicles imposing a total of Rs 4.8 crore …

Nearly 20,000 people booked for permit violations in Delhi till mid July
5 months ago

Nearly 20,000 people booked for permit violations in Delhi till mid July

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Traffic Police has booked nearly 20,000 people for permit violations till mid July which was 45 per cent more as compared to the corresponding period last year, officials said on Sunday. The police have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the ten traffic circles with the highest number of permit violation challans issued till July 15, the officials …

Delhi Traffic Police note a 32% rise in stop line violations
6 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police note a 32% rise in stop line violations

The Hindu  

The Delhi Traffic Police have noted a 32% increase in stop line violations between January to June of 2024, compared to the numbers in the same period in 2023. According to the department’s data, the police booked 2.37 lakh violators for the offence between January to June this year, while only 1.80 lakh violators were booked in 2023 during the …

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  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Traffic Police has intensified efforts to prosecute those ‘driving against the designated flow of traffic in the city; since January 2024, a staggering 30,062 motorists have been booked for violating this rule, says data shared by traffic cops. The figures show a significant rise of nearly 67% in prosecutions for “driving against the flow of traffic” compared …

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 …

Over 800 challans issued for drunk driving on Holi: Police
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Over 800 challans issued for drunk driving on Holi: Police

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 The Delhi Traffic Police issued more than 800 challans for drunk driving on Holi on Monday, 47.4 per cent higher than last year, according to official data. Checking specifically targeted people driving under the influence of alcohol and those not wearing helmets, two prevalent factors contributing to road accidents, police said. "On analysis of the prosecution …

830 Challans, Rs 5.3 Lakh in Fines Daily for Speeding on Highways, Expressways in Delhi in 2022: MoRTH Data
1 year, 4 months ago

830 Challans, Rs 5.3 Lakh in Fines Daily for Speeding on Highways, Expressways in Delhi in 2022: MoRTH Data

News 18  

The ministry of road transport and highways told Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that at least 830 challans were issued and Rs 5.30 lakh collected daily, on an average, in 2022 for speeding on highways and expressways in Delhi. In all, 3.02 lakh challans were issued and Rs 19.22 crore collected in fines for the traffic violation across the national capital. …

Delhi: 12,000 fined for traffic rule violations in 5 days
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi: 12,000 fined for traffic rule violations in 5 days

Hindustan Times  

The most common traffic violation in the Capital is riding a two-wheeler without a helmet, the Delhi Traffic Police said on Monday, adding that more than 5,200 people had been challaned for the offence in just a five-day period starting July 20. The traffic police observation came after a special drive it initiated on July 20, called “stretch intensive integrated …

Delhi Auto, Taxi Drivers Asked to Wear Uniform, Warned of Heavy Fines Upon Violation
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi Auto, Taxi Drivers Asked to Wear Uniform, Warned of Heavy Fines Upon Violation

News 18  

Delhi government in an order on Monday asked auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the city to wear a uniform while driving, warning them of heavy fines if they fail to comply, and suspension of licence for repeat offenders. “All the drivers of taxi and auto rickshaw are hereby directed not to drive the vehicle, without wearing prescribed uniform, failing which …

Delhi traffic update: Avoid these routes between 9 am -7 pm today and tomorrow
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi traffic update: Avoid these routes between 9 am -7 pm today and tomorrow

Live Mint  

Delhi traffic police has issued an advisory for commuters to avoid some of the routes on Thursday and Friday in Delhi-NCR. The city traffic police has advised commuters to avoid Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range Road, from the Mehrauli-Badarpur road to Suraj Kund towards Faridabad and vice versa on 27 October and 28 October. "The commuters of Delhi and Haryana …

Passenger can be deboarded from aircraft for not wearing a mask
2 years, 6 months ago

Passenger can be deboarded from aircraft for not wearing a mask

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: If a passenger does not comply with Covid-19 protocols and refuses to wear a mask despite repeated warnings, such a passenger can be treated as an “unruly passenger” and can be de-boarded, if need be, before departure, the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation has told all airlines. The latest order by the DGCA comes after the Delhi High Court …

"They Are Not Above Law": High Court Orders Action Against Delhi Police Personnel For Not Wearing Masks, Riding Two Wheelers Without Helmets
2 years, 6 months ago

"They Are Not Above Law": High Court Orders Action Against Delhi Police Personnel For Not Wearing Masks, Riding Two Wheelers Without Helmets

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Police to take action against its officials who are found not following Covid-19 masking policy and violating Motor Vehicles Act by not wearing helmets while riding their vehicles. The development comes in an appeal preferred by Advocate Shalen Bhardwaj, seeking directions for taking legal action against the Delhi police officials for …

Delhi forms over 70 enforcement teams to ensure adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi forms over 70 enforcement teams to ensure adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has formed more than 70 enforcement teams in all the 11 districts of the national capital so far as part of intensifying drives to ensure compliance with Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing of masks in public places, news agency PTI reported on Tuesday citing officials. Delhi brought back penalty of ₹ 500 for not wearing masks in public …

Delhi's fresh Covid infections rise to 1,204; daily positivity rate at 4.64%
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi's fresh Covid infections rise to 1,204; daily positivity rate at 4.64%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi continued to witness a high daily caseload of Covid-19, with as many as 1,204 people testing positive in the last 24 hours, a health department bulletin showed on Tuesday. With this, the Capital’s cumulative infection tally has reached 1,877,091, including 26,169 related deaths of which one was a fresh fatality, as per the bulletin. Meanwhile, Tuesday’s bulletin also showed …

No masks for commuters in private cars: Delhi govt order
2 years, 8 months ago

No masks for commuters in private cars: Delhi govt order

Hindustan Times  

People travelling together in private cars are not required to wear masks, a Delhi government order issued said on Friday, even as the state it mandatory for people to wear masks in all public places, amid a marginal uptick in daily Covid-19 cases. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday decided to reintroduce the mandate, which was lifted on April …

Hold consultations before imposing further curbs if Covid cases rise: Trader bodies to Delhi government
2 years, 8 months ago

Hold consultations before imposing further curbs if Covid cases rise: Trader bodies to Delhi government

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Various trader associations and RWAs here on Wednesday welcomed the move to make masks mandatory in public places but urged the Delhi government to hold consultations with them before imposing any further restrictions if Covid cases continues to rise in the capital. Amid a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing …

Masks (and fines) back in Delhi, daily cases top 2,000: Today's 7 Covid updates
2 years, 8 months ago

Masks (and fines) back in Delhi, daily cases top 2,000: Today's 7 Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

For April 21 Covid updates in India, The number of coronavirus cases in India are increasing after several states relaxed Covid-19 curbs, including the mask mandate, in March. The union government on Tuesday advised five states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana and Mizoram, which are reporting a slight surge in Covid-19 cases - to monitor the spread and take …

Schools to remain open, ₹500 fine again for no mask: New Covid rules in Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Schools to remain open, ₹500 fine again for no mask: New Covid rules in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 masks will once again be mandatory in New Delhi with a violation penalty of ₹500, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority decided on Wednesday in its meeting. Delhi rolls back is 'masks not mandatory' order and brings back ₹ 500 fine on those not wearing masks in the public as Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the national capital. …

Over Rs 154 cr: Fines that Delhi govt collected for Covid violators
2 years, 8 months ago

Over Rs 154 cr: Fines that Delhi govt collected for Covid violators

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi government imposed over Rs 154 crore in fines for COVID-19 violations between 2021 and 2022. The Delhi government imposed over Rs 154 crore in fines for COVID-19 violations between 2021 and 2022, with the maximum fines being imposed for not wearing masks in public places. The maximum number of fines were issued for not wearing a mask in …

With Covid curve flat in Delhi, norm breach fines dip
2 years, 9 months ago

With Covid curve flat in Delhi, norm breach fines dip

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In March, Delhi reported an average of around 600 cases of mask mandate violations every day as compared to around 5,000 daily cases in January, according to a Delhi government report. The Delhi government report, a copy of which Hindustan Times has seen, said that on January 8, authorities fined 5,073 people a total amount of ₹1,02,52,500, whereas …

1,000 challans per minute
2 years, 9 months ago

1,000 challans per minute

The Hindu  

Motorists at a lightning speed have attempted to clear their unpaid challans by availing the huge concession offered by the Telangana police which started on Tuesday. On day one, officials said that around five lakh challans were cleared with nearly ₹5 crore as penalties being credited into the State’s exchequer. We expected that around two lakh challans would be paid …

Delhi govt order to wear face mask alone in car Court calls absurd Covid 19 – India TV
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt order to wear face mask alone in car Court calls absurd Covid 19 – India TV

India TV News  

Highlights Compulsion to wear a mask while driving alone was termed 'absurd' by the court. The Delhi High Court Tuesday termed as “absurd” a Delhi government order making it compulsory to wear a mask while driving alone in the context of COVID-19 and asked why the decision was still prevailing. During the hearing, senior advocate Rahul Mehra, representing the Delhi …

Patna: 32 challans issued, over Rs 1 Lakh realised as fine due to Covid norm violation
2 years, 11 months ago

Patna: 32 challans issued, over Rs 1 Lakh realised as fine due to Covid norm violation

India Today  

From night curfew to restricted movement in public spaces, all the states and cities have imposed curbs amid the increasing threat of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. According to a report published in the Times of India, all religious places and other public spaces like shopping malls, restaurants, clubs, parks, pools, gyms were shut in Patna on Thursday with an …

First-of-its-kind: Delhi Traffic Police to release 100 ‘most unsafe drivers’ list for violating traffic rules
3 years, 3 months ago

First-of-its-kind: Delhi Traffic Police to release 100 ‘most unsafe drivers’ list for violating traffic rules

India TV News  

The Delhi Traffic Police will release a list of 100 “bad drivers” or "most unsafe drivers" of the city who are regularly violating traffic rules and are risking lives every day. At present, when people break traffic rules, Traffic Police send them e-challans and the offender can pay a fine of Rs 100 to Rs 5,000, depending on the violation. …

Over 2.90 Lakh Challans Issued for Covid Norm Violations in Delhi Between April 19-Sep 17 This Year
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 2.90 Lakh Challans Issued for Covid Norm Violations in Delhi Between April 19-Sep 17 This Year

News 18  

The Delhi Police has issued over 2.90 lakh challans so far between April 19 and September 17 this year for violation of various Covid-19-related guidelines, of which the maximum were issued to those found not wearing masks, officials said on Saturday. According to the data shared by Additional Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal, 2,91,423 challans have been issued for various …

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 …

Over 1.60 Lakh Challaned in Delhi for Covid Norm Violations Since Lockdown Imposition in April
3 years, 5 months ago

Over 1.60 Lakh Challaned in Delhi for Covid Norm Violations Since Lockdown Imposition in April

News 18  

In order to ensure strict enforcement of the Covid-19 protocol, the Delhi Police has issued 1.37 lakh challans for not wearing masks and 22,000 for violations of social distancing norms between April 19 and July 2 this year, according to official data. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had last month announced various relaxations in the ongoing lockdown that was imposed on …

Over 130 Delhi Metro Passengers Fined for Not Wearing Masks
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 130 Delhi Metro Passengers Fined for Not Wearing Masks

News 18  

More than 130 passengers were penalised by Delhi Metro authorities on Tuesday for not wearing a face mask inside trains, officials said. According to a senior DMRC official, the line utilisations performed till about 8 PM on Tuesday was around 5.22 lakh, adding that this was in view of the drastically reduced capacity. "To ensure compliance of Covid appropriate behaviour …

Stopped for no masks, Delhi couple abuses cops, calls them 'beggars', video goes viral
3 years, 8 months ago

Stopped for no masks, Delhi couple abuses cops, calls them 'beggars', video goes viral

India Today  

Delhi Police has lodged an FIR against a couple for not following Covid-19 rules and violating the weekend curfew. A video of the couple, identified as Pankaj Dutta and Abha, abusing and misbehaving with police personnel who stopped their car for not wearing masks has gone viral on social media. #WATCH | A couple misbehaved with Delhi Police personnel in …

"Mask Is Like A Suraksha Kavach": Delhi High Court Holds Wearing Of Mask Compulsory Even While Alone In Vehicle
3 years, 8 months ago

"Mask Is Like A Suraksha Kavach": Delhi High Court Holds Wearing Of Mask Compulsory Even While Alone In Vehicle

Live Law  

A single judge bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh today dismissed writ petitions challenging the imposition of fines by the Delhi government on persons not wearing masks while travelling alone in personal vehicles. The Court held that a private vehicle moving in a public place, even if occupied by a single person, is a "public place" for the purposes of …

₹32,41,14,800: BMC collects this amount from over 16 lakh people for mask violations
3 years, 10 months ago

₹32,41,14,800: BMC collects this amount from over 16 lakh people for mask violations

Live Mint  

Amid an upsurge in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has collected ₹28 lakh fine from 14,000 people who were caught without face masks in public spaces. Since March last year, the Mumbai civic body has collected ₹32,41,14,800 in fine from 16,02,536 persons for flouting the mask rule. The state Health Department said the total count of cases …

Unmasked in Delhi? Everyone has a reason to escape challan
4 years ago

Unmasked in Delhi? Everyone has a reason to escape challan

Hindustan Times  

As much as a mask is an absolute necessity in the Covid-19 times, it is advised by one and all to not to flout the safety protocols, no matter what! ‘Paani pene ke liye utara tha’ A Gurugram-based young professional says, “I was alone with absolutely no one in the car. I got flustered and said, ‘Sir maine to sirf …

Wearing Face Mask Compulsory Even In Personal Vehicle, Delhi Government Tells Delhi High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Wearing Face Mask Compulsory Even In Personal Vehicle, Delhi Government Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Arguing against a petition filed by an advocate demanding compensation of Rs. 500 as fine for not wearing a mask in his personal vehicle while traveling alone, the Delhi Government has told the court that a personal vehicle is not a private space. The affidavit filed by the Delhi Government in this regard states that the Regulations/Directives/Guidelines are very clear …

Delhi govt tells court wearing masks in private car still must as lawyer challenges Rs 500 challan
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi govt tells court wearing masks in private car still must as lawyer challenges Rs 500 challan

India Today  

The AAP government led by CM Arvind Kejriwal has told the Delhi High Court that wearing masks while driving was made compulsory in Delhi in April and the order remains in force till date. Delhi government made the submission in an affidavit filed before Justice Navin Chawla in response to a lawyer's plea challenging the Rs 500 challan issued to …

BMC Imposes 'No Mask, No Entry' Rule in Public Transport, Shops & Malls as Covid Cases Rise in Mumbai
4 years, 2 months ago

BMC Imposes 'No Mask, No Entry' Rule in Public Transport, Shops & Malls as Covid Cases Rise in Mumbai

News 18  

The civic corporation in Mumbai on Tuesday announced that people not wearing masks will not be allowed entry inside public transport buses, taxis and rickshaws. Officials said malls, offices, societies etc will paste ‘no mask, no entry’ stickers as part of measures taken to increase awareness among people about coronavirus outbreak norms involving face coverings. Between April 1 and September …

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Advocate's Plea Seeking ₹10 Lacs In Compensation For Getting Fined For Not Wearing A Mask While Driving Alone In Private Car
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Advocate's Plea Seeking ₹10 Lacs In Compensation For Getting Fined For Not Wearing A Mask While Driving Alone In Private Car

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by an Advocate challenging issuance of challan against him for allegedly not wearing a mask while driving his car. After making inquiries from the police officer who had stopped him, the Petitioner got to know that he got fined for driving his car without wearing a mask. The Petitioner further …

Over 2,700 Mumbaikars fined for not wearing masks
4 years, 3 months ago

Over 2,700 Mumbaikars fined for not wearing masks

India TV News  

Over 2,700 people have been fined by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the last five months for stepping out in public without wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an official said on Friday. The civic body in Mumbai has collected a total of Rs 27.48 lakh in fines from 2,798 citizens between April 9 and August 31, the official said. …

Delhi Police to Fine Those Driving Without a Mask, Even if They are Alone in Car
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Police to Fine Those Driving Without a Mask, Even if They are Alone in Car

News 18  

Vehicle owners in Delhi will now be penalised if they are caught not wearing a mask while driving their cars, even if the said driver is alone in the vehicle. The report goes on to mention that this has been done keeping certain situations in mind where the drivers can be caught exposed without their mask, for example, if they …

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