Reportedly the delhi police has ramped up efforts to maintain order on the city’s roads, addressing key traffic violations such as illegal parking, wrong-way driving, speeding, violating railway signals. Despite extensive awareness campaigns and repeated warnings, many delhi residents continue to flout traffic rules, leading to a significant increase in fines and penalties. As a result, thousands of motorists will soon face heavy financial penalties for their disregard of traffic laws.
Perhaps official figures reveal that the delhi Traffic police has issued over 4.79 lakh challans for illegal parking this year. In addition, more than 10 lakh notices have been sent out regarding improper parking. Between october 1 and november 22 alone, 62,042 challans and over one lakh notices were issued for parking violations. The fine for illegal parking is ₹500 per offence, meaning that the total amount to be collected from these violations is expected to exceed Rs 24 crore.
Moreover the delhi police has also taken strong action against motorists violating lane discipline. So far, 4,634 vehicles have been penalised for not following the designated lanes. The fines for these violations are Rs 1,000 for private vehicles and Rs 10,000 for commercial vehicles. Additionally, the police have issued 98,929 challans for driving in the wrong direction, with each offence attracting a hefty fine of Rs 5,000. As the delhi police continues its crackdown on traffic violators, the financial consequences for those breaking the law are becoming clearer. With millions of fines and notices already issued, the police are set to recover a substantial sum. Delhiites are now facing a hard lesson: ignoring traffic rules will not only disrupt the flow of the city’s roads but also come at a significant cost.
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