In just 4.5 mths, over 14 lakh traffic challans issued to car drivers

Time of India

3 days ago

Car drivers have emerged as the top traffic violators in the national capital this year, according to data released by Delhi Police. Between Jan 1 and May 15, as many as 14,11,801 car drivers were issued challans for flouting traffic regulations, placing them on top of the violation charts. In comparison, two-wheeler drivers received 12,72,898 challans during the same period - about 11% fewer than car drivers. Despite the high number of two-wheelers on Delhi's roads, private car drivers showed a sharp lead, violating 211.4% more traffic rules than commercial vans or car drivers.
The report was submitted to Delhi Police headquarters
A senior traffic police officer noted that in 2024, car drivers committed 54.48% more traffic offences than two-wheeler riders. However, data from the first four-and-a-half months of 2025 indicate a relative narrowing of this gap. Meanwhile, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and rural service vehicles were found to be the most disciplined road users, with 7,626 HGVs and 7,207 rural vehicles penalised during the same period.
By contrast, medium goods vehicles (MGVs) recorded 29,010 challans last year, while a staggering 32,25,769 car drivers were penalised in 2024. Other vehicle categories also saw a significant number of violations this year. Commercial vans and cars received 4,53,363 challans, while auto-rickshaws (three-wheelers) accounted for 3,10,712. Light goods vehicles (LGVs) were issued 2,17,565 challans, and heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) 21,600. Buses received 28,654 challans, and miscellaneous vehicles made up 2,218.
To address the growing number of violations, Delhi Police is moving ahead with the implementation of the
Intelligent Traffic Management System
(ITMS), which will feature adaptive traffic signals that respond to real-time vehicle volume. A dedicated unit within the traffic police is currently managing the tendering and deployment process.
The tightening of traffic enforcement comes in the wake of the amended Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, which allows for stricter penalties. Offenders can now be fined up to Rs 2 lakh.