Achi news desk-
The police released data
The habit of drivers to use mobile phones while driving is a serious threat to road users. Because of this, the drivers not only endanger their own lives but also increase the risk of losing the lives of others. In Delhi, since January 1, there has been a 149 percent increase in cases related to using a mobile phone while driving compared to the same period last year.
Talking on the phone while driving is considered a very careless attitude. This is also a violation of traffic laws. According to the data released by the Delhi Traffic Police, there has been a sharp increase in violations of the law due to the use of mobile phones while driving. If we look at the data, from January 1 to April 15, a total of 15,846 drivers were booked for this crime, which is more than the 6,369 cases recorded in 2023.
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A senior official in the traffic police said that in recent months the traffic police have noticed an alarming increase in the use of mobile phones while driving. This has inspired them to take strict steps to ensure the safety of road users According to the police, if the top ten traffic circles including Defense Colony, Punjabi Bagh, Karol Bagh and Safdarjung Enclave are analyzed in depth, then it will be found that. It turns out that in 2024, the Delhi Traffic Police issued the maximum number of charges.
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Police said the Delhi Traffic Police is actively engaged in a public awareness campaign to educate motorists about the dangers of using mobile phones while driving. Giving information, a police officer said that we urge people to prioritize road safety by refraining from using mobile phones while driving.