Wrong-side driving remains major violation in Jhajjar

More than 27 per cent of the total traffic challans issued in the district in July were for driving on the wrong side of the road, highlighting a major concern in road safety enforcement. According to the traffic police, out of the 5,733 challans issued during the period, 1,555 were for wrong-side driving alone.

“Besides it, 43 drivers were fined for driving under the influence of alcohol, 94 for not having a valid licence, 378 for taking dangerous U-turns, 831 for wrong parking, 307 for riding without helmets, 129 for triple riding, 299 for not wearing seat belts, 11 for creating panic by using modified bullet silencers and 48 for having black films on their vehicle windows. A total fine amount collected through these challans amounted to Rs 32 lakh,” said Inspector Mahesh Kumar, traffic in-charge in Bahadurgarh.

He urged the public to follow traffic rules strictly to ensure not just their own safety but also the safety of others. “Driving under the influence of alcohol, rash driving, or making noise using modified silencers are not just violations but acts that put lives at risk. The vehicle owners must avoid overtaking dangerously, use proper lanes and refrain from using any kind of vehicle modification that disturbs public peace,” Mahesh added.

The in-charge also made a special appeal to parents, asking them to keep an eye on their children’s vehicles. He warned that the motorcycles modified with loud bullet silencers often caused distress among children, senior citizens and the general public, and had even led to major accidents. If any such modification had been done, it must be removed immediately to avoid penalties.

The traffic police have made it clear that enforcement will continue to be strict in the coming days, and violators will face strict action under traffic laws.