In a major crackdown on traffic violations ahead of the New Year celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a staggering over 11,500 challans across the national capital on December 31. The enforcement drive, which was intensified to manage the spike in vehicular movement and ensure public safety, saw no-parking offences emerge as the most common violation.
Breakdown of Violations: A Citywide Crackdown
According to the official consolidated challan report released by the police, the highest number of penalties were for no-parking offences, with 6,407 challans issued citywide. This was followed by 2,763 challans for Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) violations. The data further revealed that around 1,255 riders were fined for not wearing helmets, while 868 motorists were booked for drunken driving. An additional 290 challans were issued for dangerous driving.
Senior police officers stated that special traffic arrangements and enforcement teams were deployed at major junctions, arterial roads, market areas, and locations known for New Year gatherings. The focus was to deter violations that pose a significant risk to public safety during the peak celebration hours.
District-Wise Enforcement Highlights
The enforcement action revealed interesting patterns across different districts of Delhi:
- Central District took the most stringent action against parking violations, issuing a remarkable 1,600 challans, the highest for any single category in a district.
- South East District recorded the maximum number of PUCC violations, with 619 motorists booked.
- Outer North District topped two categories, issuing the highest number of challans for both riding without helmets (167) and for drunken driving (85).
- East District registered the maximum number of challans for dangerous driving, with 74 cases.
Emphasis on Road Safety and Future Warnings
Police officials emphasized that particular attention was paid to checking drunken driving and illegal parking, as these are primary contributors to serious accidents and traffic congestion during festive nights. Helmet compliance and PUCC checks were also rigorously carried out to ensure adherence to broader road safety and environmental norms.
Looking ahead, the Delhi Traffic Police have urged commuters to continue following traffic rules in the new year. They have warned that strict enforcement action will remain in place throughout 2026 to improve overall road safety and ensure smoother vehicular movement across the city. The massive challan drive on December 31 serves as a clear signal of their zero-tolerance policy towards traffic violations.
