Delhi Traffic Police launch drive against wrong-side driving; challans issued to violators at Minto Road
New Delhi, May 24
The Delhi Traffic Police has launched a special awareness drive against wrong-side driving in the national capital, issuing challans to violators as part of efforts to strengthen road discipline and improve traffic safety.
The drive was carried out across key stretches of the city on Saturday, with traffic personnel deployed to identify and stop vehicles found moving against the designated traffic flow.
Visuals from Minto Road showed traffic police officials intercepting two-wheelers and other vehicles violating lane discipline, with on-the-spot challans being issued to offenders during the enforcement action.
Meanwhile, on May 13, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu held a crucial meeting with Delhi traffic police officials, reviewing the proposals and infrastructure interventions.
In an X post, Sandhu emphasised the need for a "modern, transparent, and seamless" transit system in the national capital. Highlighting the alignment of these projects with national priorities such as PM Gati Shakti, the Lieutenant Governor stated that the focus remains on developing world-class infrastructure to improve the city's mobility.
"Reviewed the proposals and infrastructure interventions of @dtptraffic today. In line with the national priority for world-class infrastructure and Gati Shakti, our focus remains on building a modern, transparent, and seamless transport & transit system for the city," LG wrote on X.
Sandhu said Delhi Traffic Police has identified 62 major congestion points and initiated over 160 infrastructure interventions, aiming to make the city's roads safer and more efficient.
Highlighting the integration of technology in governance, it was noted that the force is leveraging AI-driven technology through the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) and incorporating citizen feedback via 'Project SANGAM.'
"Delhi Traffic Police has identified 62 major congestion points and initiated over 160 infrastructure interventions. By leveraging AI-driven technology through ITMS and integrating citizen feedback via Project SANGAM, the force is working towards making Delhi's roads safer and more efficient. Emphasised the urgent need to address wrong-side driving, unauthorised parking, and illegal entry of heavy vehicles in mission mode through a comprehensive IEC and enforcement drive," LG added in X post.
Sandhu reiterated that these efforts in technology, enforcement, and multi-agency coordination are pivotal to building a 'Viksit Dilli' (Developed Delhi) that is safe, efficient, and trusted by all, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a '#ViksitBharat'.
"These efforts in technology, enforcement, and multi-agency coordination are central to building a ViksitDilli that is safe, efficient, and trusted by all, in line with the vision of PM Narendra Modi Ji for a Viksit Bharat," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see traffic enforcement in action. In the US, wrong-way driving is a serious offense—glad Delhi is stepping up. Technology integration like ITMS and Project SANGAM sounds promising. Hope it's not just talk and actual results follow.
Viksit Dilli starts with basic traffic sense! 🛑 I've lost count of how many times I've almost been hit by someone driving wrong side on my way to Connaught Place. But 62 congestion points? That's almost every road in Delhi. Start with Minto Road, but please cover the whole city. Also, need better pedestrian crossings.
Sir, this is a good step but I have a suggestion. Many wrong-side drivers are delivery people on two-wheelers who are in a hurry. Instead of just challans, maybe educate them with short videos at petrol pumps or through Zomato/Swiggy apps? Also, please fix the potholes near Minto Road—they force drivers to swerve, which looks like wrong-side driving.
Finally some real enforcement! 😌 As a woman who drives alone at night in Delhi, I feel relieved. Wrong-side drivers are a major safety hazard. But I have to say, the police also need to crack down on people parking on main roads illegally. That creates chaos too. And yes, more AI cameras please—we can't have a policeman at every corner.
I recently moved to Delhi from London for work. The traffic here is chaotic but I'm impressed with the LG's vision for a modern system. AI-driven traffic management is key. In
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