New Delhi: In a significant enforcement action, the Delhi Traffic Police registered 1,170 First Information Reports (FIRs), impounded 1,179 vehicles, and issued 12,568 challans during a special two-day drive against wrong-side driving conducted across the capital on May 22 and 23.
Intensive Crackdown Across the City
The crackdown was carried out on major roads, intersections, highways, vulnerable stretches, and accident-prone locations throughout Delhi. The operation aimed to curb the dangerous practice of driving on the wrong side, which has been identified as a major contributor to road accidents and traffic chaos.
Statement by Traffic Police Officials
Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vijayanta Goyal Arya stated, "Wrong-side driving has emerged as a major cause of disorder on city roads and often leads to head-on collisions, fatal accidents, and disruption of traffic flow." He emphasized that strict legal action, including the registration of criminal cases, impounding of vehicles, and prosecution, was initiated against violators.
Appeal to Motorists
The traffic police appealed to all motorists, including drivers of private vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, delivery vehicles, and public transport vehicles, to follow designated carriageways and lawful routes. Senior traffic officials also warned commuters against taking unlawful shortcuts by driving against traffic.
Impact and Future Measures
This drive underscores the Delhi Traffic Police's commitment to enhancing road safety and discipline. By taking stringent action against wrong-side drivers, the authorities hope to reduce accidents and ensure smoother traffic flow. Citizens are urged to cooperate and adhere to traffic rules for their own safety and that of others.
