The Delhi Traffic Police has booked over 240,000 violators for improper parking so far this year, which is an increase of almost 35 percent compared to last year, officials said on Sunday.
Traffic police have reported a significant increase in the number of prosecutions related to improper parking violations in the past year, they said.
Officials said this marked increase in enforcement is part of a broader initiative to improve traffic flow and ensure the safety of all road users in the city.
In recent months, the Delhi Traffic Police has stepped up efforts to tackle the widespread problem of improper parking, which is a major cause of traffic congestion and accidents. This crackdown has resulted in a noticeable increase in the number of challans for parking violations, they said.
The police have deployed additional staff to better monitor illegal parking. This measure has played an important role in identifying and prosecuting violators, leading to a more disciplined parking culture among motorists in the city, officials said.
“Statistics for the current year show that police arrested 240,152 offenders for improper parking, compared to 177,800 in 2023. This represents an increase of almost 35 percent in prosecutions compared to the previous year,” they stated.
Moreover, the Delhi Traffic Police has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the ten roundabouts where the highest number of challans were issued due to improper parking in 2024. This research has identified specific areas where these violations are most common. By identifying these locations, targeted enforcement measures can be taken to improve compliance with traffic rules, officials said.
Besides issuing challans, the Delhi Traffic Police is also actively towing vehicles parked illegally, especially in areas with heavy traffic or designated as no-parking zones. This immediate removal of improperly parked vehicles has helped maintain smoother traffic flow and reduce the risk of accidents, they said.
The officials said that public awareness campaigns have been launched to educate the drivers on the importance of adhering to parking rules and the possible consequences of violations, adding that these campaigns aim to promote a greater sense of responsibility among drivers and increase compliance of traffic laws.
The Delhi Traffic Police is committed to ensuring the safety and convenience of all road users. The recent increase in prosecutions is a reminder to motorists to park responsibly and adhere to established parking guidelines, they said.
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First print: June 16, 2024 | 12:42 pm IST