Drunk Driving Cases Surge in Delhi: Rajouri Garden Tops ListDrunk Driving Cases Surge in Delhi: Rajouri Garden Tops List Delhi has witnessed a significant increase in drunk driving cases this year. The latest data released by the Delhi Traffic Police reveals that 12,468 violators were caught for drunk driving between January 1 and June 30, 2023, a 21% rise compared to the same period in 2022. This sharp increase has raised concerns about road safety in the capital. The police have identified Rajouri Garden as the area with the highest number of drunk driving cases, with 770 fines issued in the past six months. Other areas with a high prevalence of such offenses include Samaypur Badli, Rohini, Mehrauli, Mayur Vihar, Karol Bagh, Punjabi Bagh, Narela, Kalkaji, Sadar Bazar, and others. The Delhi Traffic Police has attributed this surge to stricter enforcement measures and increased awareness campaigns. They have emphasized the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, not only to the driver but also to pedestrians and other motorists on the road. In April 2024, the traffic police reported a staggering 1,550% increase in drunk driving tickets issued in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2022. This alarming trend has prompted the police to intensify patrols and crack down on violators. The consequences of drunk driving are severe, including fines, imprisonment, and loss of driving license. The Delhi Traffic Police has urged motorists to take responsibility for their actions and avoid driving after consuming alcohol. They have also appealed to citizens to report drunk drivers and help make Delhi’s roads safer.
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.
