The Delhi Police on Saturday fined over 2,450 people for violating traffic rules, including drunken driving, on the occasion of Holi and Shab-e-Barat. “A total of 2,456 challans were issued for violation of various traffic rules, mostly for driving two-wheelers without helmets,” an official said. were issued. This number was 100 last year and 647 in 2020.
what does the rule say
For the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, in the first instance, you may face a fine of Rs 10,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both. At the same time, if caught more than once, a fine of Rs 15,000 or imprisonment up to two years, or both. Driving a two wheeler without a helmet is punishable with a fine of Rs 1000. Delhi Police traffic challan rates you clicking this link can read.
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According to police figures, 1,921 people were fined for driving two-wheelers without a helmet, 314 for driving three people on two-wheelers, 196 for drunken driving and 25 for dangerously driving.
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Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vivek Kishor had earlier said, “The Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements. Traffic police personnel will be deployed on major roads and intersections. Traffic teams will be deployed in different areas. We request all of you to follow the traffic rules. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol, three persons should not ride on two-wheelers and two-wheelers should not be driven without helmet.” Delhi Police had imposed a fine on 3,282 people on Holi last year.