The Delhi traffic police has issued an advisory for Holi celebrations, announcing elaborate arrangements to ensure safety of motorists and commuters on road.
The Delhi traffic police has issued an advisory for Holi celebrations, announcing elaborate arrangements to ensure safety of motorists and commuters on road.
Traffic police personnel armed with cameras, interceptors and alcometers will prosecute stunt bikers, over-speeding, drunken driving and violators of other traffic norms. If those violating traffic rules cannot be prosecuted on the spot due to rush, challans will be sent to their homes. Last year, more than 2,200 drivers were booked for indulging in traffic violations during Holi and 270 vehicles were seized.
The police said that any complaint of molestation will be dealt strictly and the culprit will be put behind bars. The force also advised people not to throw water balloons at women and motorists.
“Over 200 special checking teams of traffic police along with PCR vans and local police have been deployed this time to check drink-and-drive incidents, speeding and reckless driving. Special teams with alcometers and 20 interceptors will also be deployed at major intersections to detect and prosecute violators,” said Mr Muktesh Chander, special commissioner of police (traffic).
If a motorist is caught violating traffic rules, they would not just have to pay the fine but the police could also impound the vehicle or even arrest the driver. To take stern action, traffic policemen are armed with cameras to record the activity of the traffic violators.
Drunken driving is punishable with a jail term and suspension of driving licence besides fines and vehicles will be impounded in case of drunken driving. “We request people not to get indulge in any kind of anti-social activity and violation of traffic rules as it might put their life in danger. Traffic police have been advised that there will be zero tolerance against traffic violations on Holi,” added Mr Chander.
Similar action will be taken against those performing of stunts on motorbike or driving without valid licence, the police said.
“Cops will not only ensure safety of the motorists, but will also keep a check on incidents of drunken driving, over-speeding and triple riding,” he said.
