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Delhi is ready for the New Year celebrations, but this time the police will take very strict action against those who drink and drive in the name of celebrations. Connaught Place, India Gate and Hauz Khas of Delhi are the first choice of people to celebrate on New Year Eve. Special arrangements will be made for traffic around these areas. The traffic police will deploy around 2,500 personnel. About 250 teams have also been formed to keep an eye on drunken driving on New Year’s Eve.
Delhi Police and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation have issued advisories. This advisory is related to traffic system and metro services. Delhi Police has issued this advisory for December 31 (Tuesday night), the purpose of which is to maintain the safety of people and smooth traffic during New Year celebrations. Special arrangements have been made in areas like Connaught Place, India Gate and Hauz Khas. Those who drink and drive will also be monitored.
How much will be the challan if caught drinking and driving?
If you want to celebrate the New Year, then do not drink and drive, otherwise the New Year will be in jail. Let us tell you how much is the challan and the fine if caught drinking and driving in the country. If someone is caught drinking and driving for the first time, he can be fined up to Rs 10,000 or jail for 6 months. At the same time, if caught for the second time, he will have to pay a fine of up to Rs 15,000 or can be jailed for 2 years. Apart from this, if someone is caught repeatedly, his driving license can be canceled and the vehicle can also be confiscated.
Many restrictions on New Year celebrations
The advisory from Delhi Police is for smooth functioning of the traffic system in Delhi during the New Year celebrations. DMRC has also made some rules for metro services. It will be necessary to follow these rules. Connaught Place, India Gate and Hauz Khas are the most favorite places to celebrate New Year in Delhi. Here people welcome the New Year with their family and friends. Delhi Police is taking strict steps to ensure the safety of people and smooth traffic in these areas.
Special traffic arrangements in Connaught Place
There is a huge crowd of people in Connaught Place. 11 CAPF companies and 40 motorcycle patrol teams along with foot patrols have also been deployed here. There will be special traffic arrangements in and around Connaught Place from 8 pm on New Year’s Eve till the end of the celebrations, i.e. after midnight. According to the advisory issued by Delhi Police, no vehicles will be allowed to enter the Connaught Place area beyond Mandi House, Bengali Market and other major intersections. This area will be open only for vehicles with valid passes.
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