The national capital witnessed a sharp uptick in the number of red light jump incidents, according to data released by Delhi Traffic Police. The traffic police are making efforts to combat such serious traffic violation incidents, which are a prime reason for fatal accidents.
According to the data from January 1 to March 15 of the last three years, in 2024 in Delhi, a substantial rise in red light violation notices, with a total of 69,296 issued, sharply higher than 21,089 notices in same period last year 2023, and a closer to the 59,937 notices in 2022.
This resurgence in enforcement is part of a broader initiative by the Delhi Traffic Police to address the rampant issue of red light jumping, which poses a serious risk to road safety. The initiative includes increased surveillance, the deployment of additional personnel, public awareness campaigns, and technological interventions.
According to traffic police, enhanced monitoring at major intersections and traffic hotspots has been implemented to detect red light offences promptly; a greater number of traffic officers have been stationed at crucial points, equipped with the authority to impose immediate penalties on violators; and a series of educational initiatives have been launched across various media platforms to raise awareness about the hazards of red light jumping.
A notable advancement in this drive is the installation of a 3D radar-based Red-Light Violation Detection System (RLVD) across the city. This system autonomously detects and processes violations, facilitating e-challans without the need for physical interception by traffic personnel. This method ensures continuous and non-intrusive enforcement of traffic laws.
The data also reveals a higher incidence of red light jumping in the southern parts of Delhi, particularly in areas like Nauroji Nagar, Naraina, Moolchand, Bhikaji Cama Place, Moti Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, and Andrews Ganj.