The Delhi Traffic Police has decided to deploy personnel at around 134 major intersections across the city on Holi on March 4. This move aims at strict enforcement against drunken driving and includes a provision for suspension of driving licences for a minimum of three months in cases of serious violations, police officials said on Tuesday.
They also issued a detailed traffic advisory. The police stated that special checking teams will be stationed at major junctions and vulnerable stretches to curb offences such as drunken driving, over-speeding, reckless and zig-zag driving, red-light jumping, triple riding, riding without helmets, and performing stunts on two-wheelers.
Strict Enforcement as per Supreme Court Committee Directions
As per the directions of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, in any case of drunken driving, red-light jumping, using a mobile phone while driving, dangerous driving, or over-speeding, the driving licence of the individual will be seized and will be liable for suspension for at least three months, the advisory stated.
Moreover, the police will take action against registered owners if their vehicles are found to be driven by minors or any unauthorized persons.
Elaborate Safety Arrangements Across the City
ACP Dinesh Gupta said that elaborate arrangements have been put in place to ensure pedestrian and motorist safety.
He said, “Keeping the Holi festival in mind, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic management plan. Our staff will be deployed at around 134 major intersections. Personnel will remain present across key areas, and senior officers will supervise the arrangements. Our primary focus will be to prevent drunken driving.”
Action Against Violations and Social Media Monitoring
He also mentioned that strict action would be taken against those driving without helmets, driving on the wrong side, or indulging in dangerous driving. “We will make every possible effort to curb all traffic violations, and appropriate action will be taken wherever violations are found,” he said.
According to the advisory, PCR vans and local police teams will assist traffic personnel in maintaining norms across the city.
ACP Gupta also mentioned that violations found on social media will not be ignored. He said, “If we see any violation on social media that is uploaded by someone, then we will take action on it, and we continuously monitor such content.”
Appeal to Commuters
The Traffic Police has urged commuters to follow the rules and cooperate with enforcement teams to ensure a safe and incident-free Holi.
