Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010
After a girl made a complaint in the Delhi Traffic Police Facebook page that she had witnessed rash driving in south Delhi, stern action was taken and a 19-year-old management student and his retired ex-army man father were both issued challans.
"We received a complaint from a girl on Saturday that she had seen two cars racing in the Hauz Khas to Gurgaon stretch and had to stop her car as she would have been hit otherwise. She was able to provide the licence plate number of one of the cars, a Honda City. We tracked down the owner of the car to Rajouri Garden and discovered that his 19-year-old son had been driving the car on that date. Shockingly, he only had a learner's licence and that too had been issued on Monday, which means that he was not carrying a licence on the day of the complaint.
"We have issued a challan against the boy for rash and dangerous driving and a challan against the father for allowing an unauthorized person to drive," said joint commissioner of police (traffic) Satyendra Garg.
The boy, who studies in a management institute in Gurgaon, allegedly confessed to having driven rashly and was fined Rs 1500, while his father has been fined Rs 1000. Traffic officials also wrote to the licensing authority asking them not to make the errant driver's licence permanent. When the father of the driver was asked why he allowed his son to drive without a licence, he reportedly could offer only flimsy excuses.
This is not an isolated incident but a well-known feature of Delhi roads. Since March 2010, a staggering 29,226 persons have been issued challans for allowing unauthorized persons to drive, including minors or those not carrying licences. Another 31,206 persons have been caught driving without licence, claimed senior traffic officials. "We find so many people driving without a licence in Delhi that it is a wonder that people apply for licences at all. The problem has assumed glaring proportions," complained a senior traffic official.
Original news source http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/After-virtual-complaint-traffic-challan-issued/articleshow/7181890.cms#ixzz19U0XkJoI
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Cop turns down bribe, earns reward
Friday, Dec 24, 2010
He refused a bribe of Rs 500, but earned a Rs 2,000 reward from his seniors. An alert Delhi traffic police constable helped catch a notorious criminal from Sangam Vihar area. The criminal was caught because he was riding a motorcycle without a number plate. "When the constable stopped the offender, he offered him a bribe of Rs 500. He told the constable that he belonged to a group of pickpockets who operates in Blueline buses and promised him a cut every month," said Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of police (traffic).
However, the officer said the constable turned down his offer.
During investigations, it was found that the offender was a known criminal from Sangam Vihar area. The other person, accompanying the offender, was also wanted in several criminal cases.
The two were detained and handed over to the local police.
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cop-turns-down-bribe-earns-reward/Article1-642504.aspx
He refused a bribe of Rs 500, but earned a Rs 2,000 reward from his seniors. An alert Delhi traffic police constable helped catch a notorious criminal from Sangam Vihar area. The criminal was caught because he was riding a motorcycle without a number plate. "When the constable stopped the offender, he offered him a bribe of Rs 500. He told the constable that he belonged to a group of pickpockets who operates in Blueline buses and promised him a cut every month," said Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of police (traffic).
However, the officer said the constable turned down his offer.
During investigations, it was found that the offender was a known criminal from Sangam Vihar area. The other person, accompanying the offender, was also wanted in several criminal cases.
The two were detained and handed over to the local police.
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cop-turns-down-bribe-earns-reward/Article1-642504.aspx
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
BJP rally today, expect traffic restrictions
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010
In the wake of the National Democratic Alliance's mass rally against corruption on Wednesday, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters travelling through Central Delhi and New Delhi. Major congestion is expected on ways leading up to the Ramlila Ground in Old Delhi.
According to the advisory, buses and other heavy vehicles coming from Rajghat side and bound for Ajmeri Gate would be diverted on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. "City buses coming from Paharganj side and bound for Ajmeri Gate and beyond will be terminated at Ajmeri Gate. Buses coming from Connaught Place and Minto Bridge and bound for Kamla Market will be diverted on DDU Marg," a statement issued by the Traffic Police said.
While no buses would be allowed on the Ranjit Singh flyover, restrictions would be imposed on the movement of vehicles in the vicinity of Ramlila Grounds at the time of the dispersal of the rally.
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"Around 15,000 to 20,000 people are expected to participate and many buses and cars will be coming to the rally. Congestion is expected on Ring Road, BSZ Marg, DDU Marg, JLN Marg, Ranjeet Singh flyover, Bhavbhuti Marg, etc. People should avoid coming to these roads between 11am and 4 pm, if possible. Public transport will be preferable, particularly the Metro," Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Satyendra Garg said.
Original news source http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bjp-rally-today-expect-traffic-restrictions/727807/
In the wake of the National Democratic Alliance's mass rally against corruption on Wednesday, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters travelling through Central Delhi and New Delhi. Major congestion is expected on ways leading up to the Ramlila Ground in Old Delhi.
According to the advisory, buses and other heavy vehicles coming from Rajghat side and bound for Ajmeri Gate would be diverted on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. "City buses coming from Paharganj side and bound for Ajmeri Gate and beyond will be terminated at Ajmeri Gate. Buses coming from Connaught Place and Minto Bridge and bound for Kamla Market will be diverted on DDU Marg," a statement issued by the Traffic Police said.
While no buses would be allowed on the Ranjit Singh flyover, restrictions would be imposed on the movement of vehicles in the vicinity of Ramlila Grounds at the time of the dispersal of the rally.
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"Around 15,000 to 20,000 people are expected to participate and many buses and cars will be coming to the rally. Congestion is expected on Ring Road, BSZ Marg, DDU Marg, JLN Marg, Ranjeet Singh flyover, Bhavbhuti Marg, etc. People should avoid coming to these roads between 11am and 4 pm, if possible. Public transport will be preferable, particularly the Metro," Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Satyendra Garg said.
Original news source http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bjp-rally-today-expect-traffic-restrictions/727807/
Create emergency lanes for VIP movement, say shocked Delhi residents
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2010
Delhi residents are shocked at the third case of a person dying on his way to hospital after being caught in traffic restrictions imposed for the prime minister's convoy. Some say special lanes must come up for ambulances and fire engines to ply in such situations.
'This is ridiculous and the most shocking thing is this is not the first time,' Ramesh Rastogi, a professor said after reading about the death of Anil Jain, a resident of Shahadara, who died Sunday.
Discussing the incident with fellow commuters in the Metro Tuesday morning, Rastogi said: 'Traffic restrictions because of VIP movement is a part of everyday life, but someone losing his life because of this is a very serious issue'.
Agreed Mahesh Saini, a businessman. 'Can you imagine the helplessness of the family while waiting for the traffic to clear so they could rush him to hospital? And this is the third time the prime minister's cavalcade has caused the death of a person!' Saini told IANS.
Anil Jain died of a heart attack Sunday while he was on the way to GB Pant Hospital because his ambulance was held up due to traffic restrictions enforced for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's convoy, his family claimed Monday.
Traffic movement was restricted on the Ring Road because of the 83rd Congress plenary at Burari in northwest Delhi. The prime minister travelled to the event by road on Sunday, but took a chopper on Monday.
Jain's ambulance was stuck in Rajghat Sunday night as traffic was apparently stopped in anticipation of the prime minister's convoy. His family said they were stopped for almost half-an-hour from 7.45 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Sunday.
The Prime Minister's Office Monday ordered an inquiry into the incident.
In July this year, the parents of seven-year-old Aman Khan blamed the prime minister's security for their son's death in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh while Manmohan Singh was there for a visit.
In 2009, a 32-year-old man died at the gates of a Chandigarh hospital because medical aid was denied to him, allegedly because of the prime minister's security.
Sarita Raja, a homemaker, said a special lane for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire engines should be set up.
'If they could do it in Delhi during the Commonwealth Games for the vehicles carrying sportspersons and officials, why not for the common man? A separate lane for ambulances and fire engines will mean saving of precious time and faster access to services and ultimately hundreds of lives saved,' Raja told IANS.
'This is just one incident that has come to the forefront. So often we see ambulances being stuck in traffic and it's just so scary - what if one of my family members were in that vehicle tomorrow? The government must think of special lanes for emergency service vehicles, and that's the norm in most other countries,' said Shruti Hasan, a young professional.
Adiyta Mech, a student, narrated how he missed his entrance exam because of a minister's cavalcade last year.
'I had my law entrance exam in Guwahati, Assam last year and I simple couldn't make it to the centre because I was stuck in the traffic for an hour and half! All because of a minister's convoy and traffic restrictions. Something should be done so that the common man doesn't suffer everytime a VIP goes out on the road,' he said.
Speaking on traffic restrictions, a senior officer of the Delhi Traffic Police said: 'It depends for how long the dignitary stays at a function. On the basis of that we decide for how long the vehicular movement has to be restricted or if traffic is diverted to another route.
'We have more traffic jams happening after a VIP route is opened, especially if the road is narrow and congested,' the officer admitted.
Original news source http://www.sify.com/news/create-emergency-lanes-for-vip-movement-say-shocked-delhi-residents-news-national-kmvpklfbcaf.html
Delhi residents are shocked at the third case of a person dying on his way to hospital after being caught in traffic restrictions imposed for the prime minister's convoy. Some say special lanes must come up for ambulances and fire engines to ply in such situations.
'This is ridiculous and the most shocking thing is this is not the first time,' Ramesh Rastogi, a professor said after reading about the death of Anil Jain, a resident of Shahadara, who died Sunday.
Discussing the incident with fellow commuters in the Metro Tuesday morning, Rastogi said: 'Traffic restrictions because of VIP movement is a part of everyday life, but someone losing his life because of this is a very serious issue'.
Agreed Mahesh Saini, a businessman. 'Can you imagine the helplessness of the family while waiting for the traffic to clear so they could rush him to hospital? And this is the third time the prime minister's cavalcade has caused the death of a person!' Saini told IANS.
Anil Jain died of a heart attack Sunday while he was on the way to GB Pant Hospital because his ambulance was held up due to traffic restrictions enforced for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's convoy, his family claimed Monday.
Traffic movement was restricted on the Ring Road because of the 83rd Congress plenary at Burari in northwest Delhi. The prime minister travelled to the event by road on Sunday, but took a chopper on Monday.
Jain's ambulance was stuck in Rajghat Sunday night as traffic was apparently stopped in anticipation of the prime minister's convoy. His family said they were stopped for almost half-an-hour from 7.45 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Sunday.
The Prime Minister's Office Monday ordered an inquiry into the incident.
In July this year, the parents of seven-year-old Aman Khan blamed the prime minister's security for their son's death in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh while Manmohan Singh was there for a visit.
In 2009, a 32-year-old man died at the gates of a Chandigarh hospital because medical aid was denied to him, allegedly because of the prime minister's security.
Sarita Raja, a homemaker, said a special lane for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire engines should be set up.
'If they could do it in Delhi during the Commonwealth Games for the vehicles carrying sportspersons and officials, why not for the common man? A separate lane for ambulances and fire engines will mean saving of precious time and faster access to services and ultimately hundreds of lives saved,' Raja told IANS.
'This is just one incident that has come to the forefront. So often we see ambulances being stuck in traffic and it's just so scary - what if one of my family members were in that vehicle tomorrow? The government must think of special lanes for emergency service vehicles, and that's the norm in most other countries,' said Shruti Hasan, a young professional.
Adiyta Mech, a student, narrated how he missed his entrance exam because of a minister's cavalcade last year.
'I had my law entrance exam in Guwahati, Assam last year and I simple couldn't make it to the centre because I was stuck in the traffic for an hour and half! All because of a minister's convoy and traffic restrictions. Something should be done so that the common man doesn't suffer everytime a VIP goes out on the road,' he said.
Speaking on traffic restrictions, a senior officer of the Delhi Traffic Police said: 'It depends for how long the dignitary stays at a function. On the basis of that we decide for how long the vehicular movement has to be restricted or if traffic is diverted to another route.
'We have more traffic jams happening after a VIP route is opened, especially if the road is narrow and congested,' the officer admitted.
Original news source http://www.sify.com/news/create-emergency-lanes-for-vip-movement-say-shocked-delhi-residents-news-national-kmvpklfbcaf.html
In Delhi, traffic stops for only select VVIPs (With PMO orders inquiry into patient's death)
Monday, Dec 20, 2010
In a city of movers and shakers, the Delhi traffic police has a very select list of VVIPs for whom traffic is stopped when their cavalcades pass, an officer said.
The list, the officer said, includes the convoys of President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Besides, traffic is also diverted for rallies, religious procession and marathons.
The officer said that traffic is usually stopped for a maximum of five to 10 minutes.
'It depends for how long the dignitary stays at the spot of function. On the basis of that we decide for how long the vehicular movement has to be restricted, or the traffic is diverted to another route,' the officer added.
But, after the traffic is allowed to move, there is often a logjam as there is a long line of vehicles trying to get ahead first.
'We have more traffic jams happening after a VIP route is opened, especially if the road is narrow and congested,' the officer said.
Anil Jain, a resident of Shahadara, had died of heart attack Sunday while he was on the way to GB Pant Hospital because his ambulance was held up due to traffic restrictions enforced for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's convoy, his family claimed Monday.
The ambulance was stuck in Rajghat Sunday night as the traffic was stopped to let the prime minister's convoy through. His family said they were stopped for almost half-an-hour from 7.45 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Sunday.
The Prime Minister's Office Monday ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Original news source http://www.sify.com/news/in-delhi-traffic-stops-for-only-select-vvips-with-pmo-orders-inquiry-into-patient-s-death-news-national-kmuvEijeaci.html
In a city of movers and shakers, the Delhi traffic police has a very select list of VVIPs for whom traffic is stopped when their cavalcades pass, an officer said.
The list, the officer said, includes the convoys of President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Besides, traffic is also diverted for rallies, religious procession and marathons.
The officer said that traffic is usually stopped for a maximum of five to 10 minutes.
'It depends for how long the dignitary stays at the spot of function. On the basis of that we decide for how long the vehicular movement has to be restricted, or the traffic is diverted to another route,' the officer added.
But, after the traffic is allowed to move, there is often a logjam as there is a long line of vehicles trying to get ahead first.
'We have more traffic jams happening after a VIP route is opened, especially if the road is narrow and congested,' the officer said.
Anil Jain, a resident of Shahadara, had died of heart attack Sunday while he was on the way to GB Pant Hospital because his ambulance was held up due to traffic restrictions enforced for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's convoy, his family claimed Monday.
The ambulance was stuck in Rajghat Sunday night as the traffic was stopped to let the prime minister's convoy through. His family said they were stopped for almost half-an-hour from 7.45 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Sunday.
The Prime Minister's Office Monday ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Original news source http://www.sify.com/news/in-delhi-traffic-stops-for-only-select-vvips-with-pmo-orders-inquiry-into-patient-s-death-news-national-kmuvEijeaci.html
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Traffic violations may soon cost Delhiites dearer
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010
Jumping the traffic signal, over-speeding or driving without helmet will soon burn a deep hole in your pocket, with the penalty being at least three times of what you pay presently for any violation of traffic norms.
"Settling for R100 or so violation of traffic norms is going to be a matter of past," said a senior traffic police officer.
After being successful in imposing a penalty of R2000 under a special provision of the Motor Vehicles Act on entering lanes dedicated for Commonwealth Games traffic, the Delhi traffic police have proposed an amendment in penalty for all kinds of traffic norm violations in a bid to streamline traffic management. The proposal has been given in-principle nod by members of the Expert Committee on Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, which would be finalised in a high level meeting on December 30.
The expert committee was formed by the ministry of road transport and highways to review all aspects of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
"Our proposal was to increase the penalty for traffic norm violation by at least five times," said Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of police (traffic), who is a member of the expert committee.
SK Dash, joint secretary, department of road transport and highways said, "The Motor Vehicle Act Amendment Bill would be ready within a week or so.
The committee would be proposing an increase of penalty by three times for traffic norm violation, among other suggested amendments in the act."
Original news source http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/PUBLICATIONS/HT/HD/2010/12/16/ArticleHtmls/Traffic-violations-may-soon-cost-Delhiites-dearer-16122010003010.shtml?Mode=1
Jumping the traffic signal, over-speeding or driving without helmet will soon burn a deep hole in your pocket, with the penalty being at least three times of what you pay presently for any violation of traffic norms.
"Settling for R100 or so violation of traffic norms is going to be a matter of past," said a senior traffic police officer.
After being successful in imposing a penalty of R2000 under a special provision of the Motor Vehicles Act on entering lanes dedicated for Commonwealth Games traffic, the Delhi traffic police have proposed an amendment in penalty for all kinds of traffic norm violations in a bid to streamline traffic management. The proposal has been given in-principle nod by members of the Expert Committee on Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, which would be finalised in a high level meeting on December 30.
The expert committee was formed by the ministry of road transport and highways to review all aspects of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
"Our proposal was to increase the penalty for traffic norm violation by at least five times," said Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of police (traffic), who is a member of the expert committee.
SK Dash, joint secretary, department of road transport and highways said, "The Motor Vehicle Act Amendment Bill would be ready within a week or so.
The committee would be proposing an increase of penalty by three times for traffic norm violation, among other suggested amendments in the act."
Original news source http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/PUBLICATIONS/HT/HD/2010/12/16/ArticleHtmls/Traffic-violations-may-soon-cost-Delhiites-dearer-16122010003010.shtml?Mode=1
Cops to get number plate reader
Sunday, Dec 19, 2010
You can choose to run away from paying a fine for traffic violations, but come Christmas, you will no longer be able to hide. Delhi Traffic Police have been holding trials of a vehicle-mounted system that can read number-plates of vehicles. If the system finds that the vehicle has a pending challan, it will set off an alert. Chase-and-challan squads will then chase down the erring vehicle.
"It consists of video cameras which automatically zoom in on and record number plate data and transfer it to a central database. The instrument can either be mounted on a vehicle or can stationary," said the officer.
The traffic police have conducted successful trials as far as vehicle recognition is concerned. Trials in which a dummy target is apprehended are yet to be conducted.
"This device will help us make people pay due attention to the notices apart from sending the case to court after a certain time," said Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of police (traffic).
More than 98,000 challans issued between January and June are yet to be paid. Police will ring in the Christmas-New Year season by going after errant drivers.
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cops-to-get-number-plate-reader/Article1-640161.aspx
You can choose to run away from paying a fine for traffic violations, but come Christmas, you will no longer be able to hide. Delhi Traffic Police have been holding trials of a vehicle-mounted system that can read number-plates of vehicles. If the system finds that the vehicle has a pending challan, it will set off an alert. Chase-and-challan squads will then chase down the erring vehicle.
"It consists of video cameras which automatically zoom in on and record number plate data and transfer it to a central database. The instrument can either be mounted on a vehicle or can stationary," said the officer.
The traffic police have conducted successful trials as far as vehicle recognition is concerned. Trials in which a dummy target is apprehended are yet to be conducted.
"This device will help us make people pay due attention to the notices apart from sending the case to court after a certain time," said Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of police (traffic).
More than 98,000 challans issued between January and June are yet to be paid. Police will ring in the Christmas-New Year season by going after errant drivers.
Original news source http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cops-to-get-number-plate-reader/Article1-640161.aspx
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