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 traffic police said. READ: 352 challans issued for drunken driving on New Year's Eve: Delhi Police Special Commissioner of Police Muktesh Chander said when all activities in the city have resumed and bars and restaurants have also reopened, the enforcement also has to be stepped up, otherwise accidents, particularly in the night time, will increase. READ: Increasing alcohol consumption prompts Delhi Police to implement the 'designated driver' concept ALSO READ: Maintain social distancing with drunk drivers this new year, warns Mumbai Police

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

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 …

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 …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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