In order to avoid any serious and untoward incident and maintain a peaceful day on Holi (Dhulendi, to be celebrated on Tuesday), the Delhi traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements to ensure the safety of motorists on roads and check the incidents of drunken driving.
Over 170 traffic pickets and the district police will be deployed to ensure a peaceful and safe Holi celebration on Tuesday, they said. Delhi traffic police will also deploy around 1,600 staff for the purpose.
Delhi Traffic police has also deployed special teams to stop the violations of 'road safety rules' such as riding by minors, driving, riding without wearing a helmet, performing stunts on two-wheelers, crossing red lights and so on.
"Special checking teams with alcometers will be deployed at major intersections and vulnerable points to detect and prosecute traffic violations," said the traffic police official adding, "Special Traffic Police checking teams with interceptors along with Police Control Room (PCR) and Local Police teams will be stationed on various roads and strategic locations and intersections across the national capital to check drunken driving, Red Light jumping, etc. Interceptors will be deployed at various vulnerable roads to check incidences of over-speeding."
Further, Delhi Police added that as per the directions of Supreme Court Committee (SCC) on Road Safety, in cases of drunken driving, red light jumping, using a mobile phone while driving, dangerous driving and over speeding, driving license will also be seized and liable for suspension for a period of minimum three months.
"Strict action and First information Report (FIR) will also be initiated against the registered owners of vehicles whose vehicles are found to be driven by minors, unauthorized persons, performing stunts, driving without license and others by violating the road safety rules," said a senior traffic police official.
Delhi Traffic Police further advised the motorists and citizens to obey traffic rules especially has asked not to drink and drive, observe prescribed speed limits, obey traffic signals, not to indulge in racing or competition with other vehicles, especially two-wheeler drivers and riders to wear helmets and avoid triple riding. Also not to indulge in reckless, dangerous or zig-zag driving and also directed the parents to not allow minors/unauthorized persons to drive your vehicle.
"Delhi Traffic Police appeals to all motorists to avoid traffic violations especially drunken driving, over speeding, triple riding, riding without helmet, driving in wrong carriage way, etc. Parents should not allow their minors to drive vehicles. All motorists are advised to obey traffic rules and regulations and follow the directions of the traffic policemen on duty for their safety as well as the safety of other road users," added the official.