More than 1.26 lakh commuters have been booked for stop-line violations in the first three months of 2024, which is 20 percent higher than the last year during the same period.

According to data compiled by the Delhi Traffic Police,from January 1 to March 31 in 2024, the Traffic Police booked 1,26,084 violators, compared to 1,05,317 in 2023, indicating a significant rise of approximately 20 percent in the number of prosecutions issued for stop line violations compared to the same period last year.

“In the first quarter of 2024, the Delhi Traffic Police has observed a significant increase in prosecutions for stop line violations across various intersections within the city. The stop line violations, which involve motorists disregarding the designated stop lines at traffic signals, have been a persistent concern contributing to road safety hazards and traffic congestion,” a senior officer of the Delhi Traffic Police said.

A thorough analysis of the top 10 traffic circles with the most challans issued in 2024 shows the maximum violations happening in Defence Colony area with 24,716 issued, followed by 13,285 challans issued in Mayur Vihar and 12,552 in Safdarjung Enclave. “By highlighting the regions with the highest frequency of traffic infractions, this study enables focused enforcement actions to increase road safety and adherence to traffic regulations,” the statement by the Delhi Traffic Police said.

Other areas in the analysis show violations happening in Lajpat Nagar (8,275), Dwarka (8,247), Tilak Nagar (5,800), Punjabi Bagh (5,460), Model Town (4,655), Madhu Vihar (4,272) and Civil Lines (4,172).