Delhi NCR

Delhi Police books 1,170 for wrong-side driving in two-day crackdown

Published by
PTI

Delhi Traffic Police has registered 1,170 FIRs and impounded 1,179 vehicles during a special two-day city-wide crackdown against wrong-side driving, an official said on Sunday.

The enforcement drive was conducted on May 22 and 23 across major roads, intersections, highways and accident-prone stretches in the national capital to curb the dangerous practice of motorists driving against the flow of traffic.

According to the police, a total of 12,568 challans were also issued during the operation against violators found flouting traffic norms by driving on the wrong side of the road.

A senior officer said wrong-side driving has emerged as one of the major causes of road accidents, disorderly traffic movement and head-on collisions in the city.

“Wrong-side driving is not merely a traffic violation. It is a grave and life-threatening offence that endangers innocent road users and severely disrupts traffic flow,” the officer said.

The police said strict legal action, including registration of criminal cases, seizure of vehicles and prosecution, has been initiated against offenders.

Delhi Traffic Police also issued a stern warning that anyone found indulging in wrong-side driving would face strict legal consequences.

PTI

Published by
PTI

Recent Posts

Delhi markets feel the pinch: footfall down 90%, traders to move court over protests

Each day of closure costs shops in Khan Market and Connaught Place between Rs 60,000…

October 17, 2026

Delhi generates 15,000 tonnes of waste daily; 1,000 mechanical litter pickers to be deployed: CM

Delhi generates nearly 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, prompting the government to deploy 1,000 mechanical…

October 17, 2026

Delhi Police allows Cong to hold rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1

Delhi Police has issued an NOC for the Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan on November…

October 17, 2026

CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond: Police sources

CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke received conditional bail following his arrest for participating in a Connaught…

October 17, 2026

DPCC floats tenders for pollution-control technologies at 40 Delhi sites

The DPCC has floated ₹104 crore tenders to test pilot pollution-control technologies across 40 key…

October 17, 2026

Bhalswa landfill clearance deadline extended for sixth time, now set for February 2027

MCD pushes Bhalswa cleanup to Feb 2027 due to agency transition, leaving over 10 lakh…

October 17, 2026