Delhi Traffic Police Book Over 11,800 Offenders in Three-Hour Operation
11,800 booked for violations in 3-hour Delhi traffic drive
Hindustan Times
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During a three-hour traffic enforcement operation in Delhi, police booked over 11,800 individuals for various violations, including improper parking and wrong-side driving. This initiative aims to enhance road safety and reduce congestion in the city, targeting repeat offenders and life-threatening violations.
- 01Over 11,800 people were booked in a three-hour traffic drive.
- 02The operation focused on improper parking and wrong-side driving.
- 03Delhi Police are enforcing Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving.
- 04More than 300,000 fines were issued for wrong-side driving in 2025.
- 05Special attention was given to accident-prone areas and key markets.
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The Delhi traffic police conducted a special three-hour drive on Saturday, resulting in the booking of over 11,800 individuals for traffic violations, primarily focusing on improper parking and wrong-side driving. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic congestion in the city. The police have been enforcing Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to rash driving, particularly in cases where violations pose a significant risk to life or involve repeat offenders. In 2025 alone, over 300,000 fines were issued for wrong-side driving, highlighting the ongoing issue of traffic violations in Delhi. Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vijayanta Goyal Arya stated that the drive targeted vehicles obstructing traffic flow in main roads, service lanes, and key market areas, with a particular focus on towing vehicles parked in no-parking zones. The operation included dedicated teams at accident-prone stretches and aimed to prosecute all vehicle categories, including two-wheelers, autos, e-rickshaws, and commercial vehicles.
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This enforcement drive aims to improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion, benefiting daily commuters and pedestrians in Delhi.
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