Delhi: Drunk driving cases increase by 22% in Q1 2024

The highest number of violations were recorded in West Delhi’s Rajouri Garden.

According to data released by the Delhi Traffic Police, drunk driving cases increased by 22% this year compared to the previous year.

Between January 1 and March 31, 2024, the police prosecuted 6,591 drivers for drinking and driving. During the same period last year, the city recorded 5,384 cases of drunk driving. In 2022, this figure was just 399.

The highest number of violations were recorded in West Delhi’s Rajouri Garden. 333 drivers were challaned for drunk driving in the last 3 months. 252 cases were registered in Samaypur Badli. Mehrauli recorded the third highest cases at 240, followed by Karol Bagh and Rohini at 235 cases each.

Drivers are prosecuted under section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, if their blood alcohol content is more than 30 grams per 100 ml of blood.

Source: ET Auto