Crackdown for not wearing rear seat belts continue in Delhi, 40 more fined

On day one, Delhi Traffic Police issued challans to 17 passengers on rear seats of cars for not wearing seat belts. The city traffic cops will continu
...
Delhi Traffic Police has strictly enforced the rear seat belt rule in the national capital region by imposing fine on violators for the second consecutive day. (HT_PRINT)
Delhi Traffic Police has strictly enforced the rear seat belt rule in the national capital region by imposing fine on violators for the second consecutive day.

Delhi Police continues to crack down on traffic violations regarding rear seat belts in the national capital region. In a drive that started on Wednesday, the city's traffic cops have fined as many as 57 offenders for violating the traffic rule. The Delhi Traffic Police is strictly implementing the rear seat belt rule and impose a fine of 1,000 on violators. The move comes days after Cyrus Mistry's death led to stricter implementation of traffic rules around the country.

On Thursday, the Delhi Traffic Police issued challans to 40 commuters for not wearing seat belts in the rear seats of their vehicles. On Wednesday, the police had issued 17 challans to commuters at Barakhamba Road near Connaught Place in central Delhi.

Also check these Vehicles

Find more Cars
Mahindra Ekuv100 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon40 kWh Range Icon150 Km
₹ 8.25 - 10 Lakhs
View Details
Porsche 911 Gt3 (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon3996.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 2.50 Cr
Compare
View Offers
Mahindra S204 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
₹ 12 Lakhs
View Details
Lexus Nx (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon2494.0 cc FuelType IconMultiple
₹ 64.90 - 71.60 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers
Rolls-royce New Ghost (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon6750 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 6.95 - 7.95 Cr
View Details
Mercedes-benz Amg E53 Cabriolet (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon2999.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 1.30 Cr
Compare

The drive to make commuters aware and implement the road safety measure has been conducted in two districts in the Delhi NCR region, which include New Delhi and Southwest Delhi. In New Delhi, traffic police issued challans to 32 commuters in KG Marg and Mandi House areas. Nine more challans were issued in Palam and Vasant Kunj areas in Southwest Delhi.

The Delhi Traffic Police plans to intensify the drive in coming days. Last week, it urged citizens to always wear seat belts and not overspeed on roads. The drive comes after Cyrus Mistry, former Chairman of Tata Motors, died in a road accident in Maharashtra's Palghar district on September 4. Mistry, who was sitting in the rear seat, was not wearing a seat belt.

Road accident deaths are one of the highest in the norther part of the country. Last year, over 1,900 people died in Delhi in road accidents. Most of these accidents were caused due to drivers' negligence, or safety oversight from passengers in rear seats. According to the Delhi Traffic Police, more than 1.2 crore notices last year to traffic rule violators for not wearing seat belts, over speeding and other offences.

Earlier this month, Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the government is working on making rear seatbelt alarm warning system mandatory. A constant beeping sound will alert the driver and passengers in case someone has not belted up while the car moves. A recent report by the Centre revealed that more than 15,000 people lost their lives in accidents because they were not wearing seatbelts at the rear.

First Published Date: 16 Sep 2022, 14:14 PM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers on

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Choose city

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy

Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.