New Delhi, Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday said a total of 101,164 cases of pollution control certificate (PUCC) violations were registered in the first four months of 2024.
This is 30 per cent more than the violations recorded last year, which were 78,169 challans during the same period - between January 1 and April 30, official data from Delhi Traffic Police showed.
"We have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the top ten traffic circles, including Model Town, Karol Bagh, Najafgarh, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh and Tila Nagar, where the highest number of challans were issued in 2024," a senior Delhi police officer said. Traffic police said.
The official said the increase in violations also highlights the persistent challenge of vehicular pollution in the city, which is notorious for dangerous levels of air pollution.
The office said, "This detailed investigation has identified areas where such traffic violations occur most frequently. By identifying these areas, targeted enforcement measures can be implemented to promote adherence to traffic rules." Is."
He further said that by strictly monitoring and implementing PUCC rules, the traffic police aims to develop a culture of compliance with emission standards among motorists.
"It is important to recognize that vehicular emissions contribute significantly to air pollution in urban areas like Delhi. Therefore, it is necessary to take action against vehicles without valid PUCC to reduce the adverse environmental impact associated with uncontrolled emissions," the official said. "
This is 30 per cent more than the violations recorded last year, which were 78,169 challans during the same period - between January 1 and April 30, official data from Delhi Traffic Police showed.
"We have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the top ten traffic circles, including Model Town, Karol Bagh, Najafgarh, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh and Tila Nagar, where the highest number of challans were issued in 2024," a senior Delhi police officer said. Traffic police said.
The official said the increase in violations also highlights the persistent challenge of vehicular pollution in the city, which is notorious for dangerous levels of air pollution.
The office said, "This detailed investigation has identified areas where such traffic violations occur most frequently. By identifying these areas, targeted enforcement measures can be implemented to promote adherence to traffic rules." Is."
He further said that by strictly monitoring and implementing PUCC rules, the traffic police aims to develop a culture of compliance with emission standards among motorists.
"It is important to recognize that vehicular emissions contribute significantly to air pollution in urban areas like Delhi. Therefore, it is necessary to take action against vehicles without valid PUCC to reduce the adverse environmental impact associated with uncontrolled emissions," the official said. "