Drunk Driving Cases Surge in DelhiDrunk Driving Cases Surge in Delhi According to the Delhi Traffic Police, there has been a significant increase in drunk driving cases in the capital this year. From January to June 2024, over 12,000 violators were penalized for drunk driving, a 21% jump compared to the same period in 2023. Rajouri Garden Tops the List An area analysis reveals Rajouri Garden as the hotspot for drunk driving violations, with 770 fines issued in the past six months. Samaypur Badli, Rohini, Mehrauli, Mayur Vihar, and Karol Bagh also have a high prevalence of these offenses. Consequences of Drunk Driving Drunk driving not only poses a threat to the driver’s life but also endangers pedestrians and other motorists. Strict enforcement and public awareness campaigns are crucial to curb this alarming trend. Stringent Police Measures The traffic police have adopted a stricter approach to drunk driving due to the surge in cases. This includes increased patrols, random breathalyzers, and fines to deter violators. Public Safety at Stake According to senior traffic police officials, the rise in drunk driving cases is a matter of concern that requires the attention of both law enforcement and the community. They emphasize the need for responsible behavior and adherence to traffic rules to ensure public safety on Delhi’s roads.
According to the latest data released by the Delhi Traffic Police, 12,468 violators were caught for drunk driving from January 1 to June 30. During the same period in 2023, 9,837 people were booked for drunk driving.
Delhi sees sharp rise in drunk driving cases
New Delhi: Delhi has seen a staggering increase in drunk driving cases this year. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued over 12,000 drunk driving tickets in the capital in the first six months of 2024, a 21 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.
According to the latest data released by the Delhi Traffic Police, 12,468 violators were issued fines for drunk driving in the year 2024, from January 1 to June 30. Compared to the corresponding period last year, a 21 percent increase was observed with 9,837 drunk driving fines issued for this offence in 2023.
The police have also conducted an area analysis in Delhi, showing the places where such offenders are most prevalent in the current year. The areas include Rajouri Garden, Samaypur Badli, Rohini, Mehrauli, Mayur Vihar, Karol Bagh. In the Rajouri Garden area alone, a total of 770 fines have been issued in the last six months.
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, 514 fines were issued in Samaypur Badli, 441 in Rohini, 387 in Punjabi Bagh, 367 in Mehrauli, 364 in Mayur Vihar, 364 in Narela, 344 in Kalkaji, 342 in Karol Bagh and 342 in Sadar Bazar.
In April, the Delhi Traffic Police reported that the number of drunk driving tickets registered in the first three months of 2024 saw a staggering increase of 1,550 percent compared to the same period in 2022. This worrying trend underscores the urgent need for greater awareness and strict enforcement of traffic rules to ensure public safety on Delhi’s roads, the police said.
The sharp rise in the number of fines is the result of the strict approach to drunk driving by the traffic police following the increase in the number of drunk driving cases. Driving in a drunken state not only endangers the life of the driver but also endangers the lives of pedestrians and other motorists on the road, they added.
“As per statistics, there has been a notable increase in the number of drunk driving related cases during January-March 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in previous years. The increase in such incidents is alarming and calls for immediate attention of both law enforcement agencies and the public,” said a senior officer of the Delhi Traffic Police.
