The Gurugram traffic police have intensified enforcement against traffic rule violators, issuing a total of 10,768 challans within a week from June 15 to 21. The penalties imposed amount to more than Rs 63.08 lakh, according to official data from the NIC server.
On-Ground Enforcement Accounts for 3,975 Challans
Through physical patrols and checkpoints, the police issued 3,975 challans. These included 354 for wrong-side driving, 76 for road-marking violations, 149 for pillion riders without helmets, 118 for driving without a seat belt, 230 for riding without a helmet, 409 for drunk driving, 37 for dangerous U-turns, 48 for triple riding, 45 for over-speeding, and 669 for lane-changing violations.
Surveillance Cameras Generate 6,793 Challans
In addition to on-ground enforcement, 6,793 challans were generated through surveillance cameras. These included 2,692 for lane-changing violations, 2,912 for no-entry violations, two for over-speeding, 145 for pillion riders without helmets, 163 for riding without a helmet, 22 for triple riding, 443 for driving without a seat belt, 334 for pollution-related violations, and 70 for front-seat passengers without seat belts.
Total Fines and Special Drives
During the week-long drive, fines totaling Rs 63,08,700 were imposed through on-ground enforcement. The police also targeted wrongly parked vehicles and heavy vehicles changing lanes on highways, which had been causing inconvenience to commuters. Motorists driving without helmets, without seat belts, or under the influence of alcohol were penalized.
“To maintain road discipline and reduce road accidents, special surveillance is being carried out on NH-48, Dwarka Expressway and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway with the help of NHAI cameras and drone technology,” said DCP Traffic Prateek Gahlot.
