Over 11,500 traffic challans issued on December 31 in Delhi; no-parking violations top list
The highest number of violations was recorded for no-parking offences, with 6,407 challans issued citywide, according to a consolidated challan report.
While 2,763 challans were issued for Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) violations, around 1,255 were issued for riding without helmets, 290 for dangerous driving and 868 for drunken driving.
Over 11,500 challans were issued across Delhi on December 31 as part of intensified enforcement action ahead of New Year celebrations, official data from the Delhi Traffic Police shows.
A consolidated challan report for December 31 indicates that action was taken against a wide range of traffic violations across all police ranges in the Capital. The highest number of violations was recorded for no-parking offences, with 6,407 challans issued citywide, according to the report.
While 2,763 challans were issued for Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) violations, around 1,255 were issued for riding without helmets, 290 for dangerous driving and 868 for drunken driving.
Police said that special traffic arrangements and enforcement drives were put in place on December 31, when vehicular movement and late-night travel usually witnesses a spike. Teams were deployed at major junctions, arterial roads, market areas and locations known for New Year gatherings to deter violations that pose a risk to public safety, officers said.