Police roll out road safety campaign on New Year’s eve

The Delhi Police has rolled out an intensified enforcement plan as part of a citywide road safety campaign on New Year’s eve, an official said on Wednesday.

Stating that the drive is aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring public safety during New Year celebrations, he said, strict action will be taken against those who violate traffic rules.

According to a senior officer, additional personnel have been deployed across the city, especially at party hotspots, busy markets, major intersections, arterial roads and vulnerable stretches prone to congestion and accidents.

“A comprehensive plan has been drawn up to ensure public safety, prevent accidents and deter violations that could endanger lives,” the officer said.

Multiple integrated checkpoints have been set up at strategic locations to check drunk driving and rash behaviour, while special teams will crack down on bikers performing stunts, drivers speeding, and groups attempting to create public nuisance, he said.

“The use of breath analysers and modern enforcement equipment has been intensified, along with continuous night patrolling,” he added.

Another officer said senior officials are personally supervising the arrangements, and coordination has been strengthened among traffic police, district police units, and PCR teams to ensure a quick response to any emergency.

Control rooms will monitor traffic movement round-the-clock through CCTV cameras and other surveillance systems, he said.

The objective of the arrangements is not only enforcement but also prevention, with teams instructed to remain highly visible on roads to deter violations and reassure the public, he said.

Emergency response mechanisms have also been reinforced to address accidents, medical emergencies, or law-and-order situations during late-night celebrations, the officer said.