Delhi chaos: Wrong-lane driving surges; 2.5K booked
The Morning Standard|July 01, 2024
THE Delhi Traffic Police has booked more than 2,500 people in the past six months for driving their vehicles on the wrong lane, officials said on Sunday.
Delhi chaos: Wrong-lane driving surges; 2.5K booked

According to data shared by the traffic police, 2,577 violators have been booked this year for driving on the incorrect lane against 732 challans issued in 2023. “This represents an almost 252% rise in prosecutions over the previous year,” a traffic police official said.

He said that in an effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic jams, stricter measures have been implemented to ensure that motorists adhere to proper lane driving.

“The unit has intensified surveillance and enforcement activities across the city, deploying additional personnel to monitor traffic flow and identify offenders,” the official said.

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