200 cops to check Delhi’s errant drivers on Holi
17 March 2014 5:20 AM IST
‘About 200 traffic police special checking teams along with police control room (PCR) vans will be stationed at strategic locations all over Delhi to check traffic violations on Holi,’ additional commissioner of police (Traffic) Anil Shukla said in a statement.
‘Special checking teams with alcometers and interceptors (for those flouting speed limits) will be deployed at major intersections,’ he added.
As per Shukla, drunken driving is punishable with a jail term and suspension of driving license besides fines.
‘Drivers caught under the influence of alcohol will be counselled on the spot about the negative effects of the associated dangers,’ he said.
In addition, police will keep an eye on those indulging in reckless driving, jumping red lights, riding a two-wheeler without a helmet etc.
‘If a minor is caught driving, action will be taken against the registered owner of the vehicle,’ said Shukla.
According to Shukla, 10,339 people were prosecuted on Holi 2013 of which 3,914 were fined for driving without a helmet, 1,819 for jumping a red light, 1,278 for drunken driving, 973 for triple riding a two-wheeler and 124 for reckless driving. In addition, 581 vehicles were impounded.
No Metro services till 2 pm on Holi
New Delhi: In a precautionary measure, the Delhi Metro services will be curtailed till 2 pm on Monday in view of Holi –the festival of colours –which is celebrated across the country.
‘On the day of the Holi festival, i.e., 17 March, Metro services will not be available till 2 pm on all lines of Delhi Metro including Airport Express Line,’ a DMRC spokesperson said.
Metro train services will begin from 2 pm on all lines and will continue normally thereafter. No feeder bus services will be available for the whole day on Monday.
‘Special checking teams with alcometers and interceptors (for those flouting speed limits) will be deployed at major intersections,’ he added.
As per Shukla, drunken driving is punishable with a jail term and suspension of driving license besides fines.
‘Drivers caught under the influence of alcohol will be counselled on the spot about the negative effects of the associated dangers,’ he said.
In addition, police will keep an eye on those indulging in reckless driving, jumping red lights, riding a two-wheeler without a helmet etc.
‘If a minor is caught driving, action will be taken against the registered owner of the vehicle,’ said Shukla.
According to Shukla, 10,339 people were prosecuted on Holi 2013 of which 3,914 were fined for driving without a helmet, 1,819 for jumping a red light, 1,278 for drunken driving, 973 for triple riding a two-wheeler and 124 for reckless driving. In addition, 581 vehicles were impounded.
No Metro services till 2 pm on Holi
New Delhi: In a precautionary measure, the Delhi Metro services will be curtailed till 2 pm on Monday in view of Holi –the festival of colours –which is celebrated across the country.
‘On the day of the Holi festival, i.e., 17 March, Metro services will not be available till 2 pm on all lines of Delhi Metro including Airport Express Line,’ a DMRC spokesperson said.
Metro train services will begin from 2 pm on all lines and will continue normally thereafter. No feeder bus services will be available for the whole day on Monday.
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