Delhi Traffic Police

As Air Quality Worsens, Masks To Be Part Of Delhi Traffic Police Uniform

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 17, 2017

With air quality in the national capital deteriorating consistently and likely to cross the red bar around Diwali, the Delhi Traffic Police is set to give away 5,000 N95 standard masks to its personnel.

As India Take On Ghana In FIFA U-17 World Cup, Delhi Police Issue Traffic Advisory

Delhi News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Thursday October 12, 2017

As India prepare to take on Ghana in their final group stage match of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi Police have also taken steps to help the city prepare for the resultant traffic.

No, A 'Mukut' Is Not A Helmet. This Harley-Riding Ravana Just Got Challaned

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday September 30, 2017

Actor Mukesh Rishi, who plays the role of Ravana in the Delhi Ramlila, was challaned by the Delhi Traffic Police yesterday for riding a motorcycle wearing a crown instead of a helmet.

Over 25 Corridors In Delhi Declared 'No-Tolerance' Zones For Parking: Traffic Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Over 25 corridors in the national capital have been declared as "no-tolerance zones" for parking and encroachment, the Delhi Traffic Police (DTP) said today. The move will come into effect from September 25, they said.

It's Delhi Traffic Police Vs Gurugram Police On Twitter. Nobody's Amused

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Saturday September 23, 2017

As heavy rains on Friday brought traffic to a standstill in the National Capital Region, Delhi Traffic Police and Gurugram Police argued on Twitter over jurisdiction.

Delhi Reports Traffic Jams, Two Hours Of Heavy Rain Already

Cities | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday August 31, 2017

Lightning and thunder ripped through the Delhi sky at about 1 pm today along with incessant rain.

No Roads Blocked In Delhi, Say Police On Rumours Ahead Of Ram Rahim Sentence

Delhi News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday August 28, 2017

The Delhi Police has said it has announced no traffic restrictions in the national capital today ahead of the sentencing in a rape case of self-styled guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in Haryana's Rohtak, about 60 km away.

Booze Bottles Thrown Off Truck Turn Delhi's DND Flyover Into 'High' Way

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 31, 2017

A driver and a helper were injured on Sunday when their truck overturned at the DND flyover near the Yamuna bridge, with the accident leading to huge traffic snarls on the stretch, police said.

Inaccurate Road Signs In Delhi Lead To Traffic Rule Violation: Study

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 28, 2017

A study has found faulty road signs may be behind traffic violations and accidents. The study was conducted on 14 major roads in the national capital spanning some 85 kilometres by the Delhi-based Institute of Road Traffic Education or IRTE.

Dhinchak Pooja's Scooter Lands Her In Trouble With Delhi Cops. Here's Why

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Wednesday June 28, 2017

After a man tweeted Delhi Traffic Police about Dhinchak Pooja riding her scooter without a helmet while singing loudly, the police assured him that action would be taken against her.

Delhi Traffic Police Objects To Body-Wrap Ads On Buses

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 18, 2017

Delhi traffic police has put a spanner in the state carrier DTC's plans to earn extra revenue through whole body wrap advertisements on its low floor buses, citing road safety reasons.

2-Year-Old Dies After Autorickshaw Overturns In Southeast Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 29, 2017

A two-year-old girl died on Sunday while three of her family members were injured when an autorickshaw, they were travelling in, rammed into a bus at the Sheikh Sarai traffic intersection in southeast Delhi, police said.

Couple Abuse Cops, Tear Uniform After Driver Found Drunk

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 27, 2017

A couple allegedly abused and tore the uniforms of two traffic police personnel who had stopped their car on Delhi's Minto Road, after the man was found driving drunk, police said.

4,500 Bikers Fined For Riding Without Helmets During Shab-E-Baraat Celebrations In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 12, 2017

Delhi Traffic Police fined over 4,500 motorcyclists for various offences with the majority of them being challaned for riding two-wheelers without helmets during the Shab-e-Baraat celebrations.

Boy Bled Inside Ambulance In Delhi, Cops Waited For VIPs. Video Is Viral

Delhi News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Wednesday April 5, 2017

For several heart-stopping minutes, an ambulance with a bleeding child inside was kept waiting by the police at a major crossing in Delhi, for VIP movement. One outraged eyewitness live-streamed the incident near the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in central Delhi.

714 Traffic Violators Prosecuted Every Hour In 2017: Delhi Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 5, 2017

As many as 714 traffic violators have been prosecuted every hour this year till now, more than double the last year's figure.

Delhi Traffic Situation Alarming, Police Failed: Parliamentary Panel

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 19, 2017

A Parliamentary panel has described the traffic situation in the national capital as "alarming" and said the Delhi Police has "failed" to improve it.

Jat Agitation: Delhi Preps For Lockdown From Today, Metro Services Restricted

India News | Edited By Parmeshwar Bawa | Sunday March 19, 2017

Jat groups have threatened to intensify their agitation demanding reservation in government jobs and colleges at Delhi's Jantar Mantar from tomorrow, prompting the police to enforce traffic restrictions from tonight.

Over 9000 Autos Challaned For Overloading, But Not School Vans

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 30, 2017

Over 9,000 auto-rickshaws were 'challaned' by the Delhi Traffic Police for overloading in the last five years but no such action was taken against any school van for the same offence in the national capital.

6 Task Forces Formed To Address Delhi's Traffic Problems

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 25, 2017

Following Lt Governor Anil Baijal's order, six special task forces have been formed comprising officials from different agencies - traffic police, PWD, Transport department, DTC, DDA and civic bodies - for intelligent traffic management system in the national capital.

Republic Day 2017: Delhi Traffic Advisory On Roads To Avoid Till After Parade

Delhi News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Wednesday January 25, 2017

Ahead of Republic Day celebrations tomorrow, major traffic restrictions have been put in place in Delhi for the parade that will be watched by President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dignitaries and hundreds more. Heavy security has been arranged, especially in the heart of Delhi, following intelligence inputs of a possible terror...

Republic Day Rehearsal Causes Traffic Jams In Delhi

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 23, 2017

The final rehearsal of the Republic Day parade on Monday caused massive traffic jams, with motorists struck for long hours due to diversions and clogged streets.

Hero Delhi Cop Returns Wallet With Rs 50,000 Intact, Wins Facebook

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Wednesday January 11, 2017

A resident of New Delhi has shared his heartfelt gratitude after a traffic police officer found and returned his wallet. Not a rupee of the Rs 50,000 he had in it was missing.

1.71 Lakh Driving Licences Seized For Red Light Jumping

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 4, 2016

Delhi Police has seized around 1.71 lakh driving licences for jumping the red light, overspeeding and other traffic offences in one year of implementation of Supreme Court-appointed panel's directions.

Geotag Speed Breakers, Delhi High Court Tells Traffic Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 1, 2016

Speed breakers, both authorised and unauthorised, on Delhi roads must be geotagged and their location marked by GPS, the Delhi High Court today told the traffic police.

Traffic Cops Catch Man Fleeing After Snatching Delhi University Girl Bag

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 30, 2016

Traffic police nabbed a 29-year-old man when he was escaping allegedly after snatching a bag of DU girl containing cash and important documents near DDU hospital in west Delhi.

3 Traffic Cops Arrested For 'Extorting' Money Meant From Wedding

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 25, 2016

Three traffic police contables have been booked for allegedly extorting Rs 1.20 lakh, mostly in demonetised Rs 500 notes, from a Janakpuri resident in New Delhi when he was carrying the money meant for his nephew's wedding.

Green Court Directs Delhi Traffic Police To Ensure Free Flow Of Traffic

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 14, 2016

Nearly three lakh litres of petrol is burnt by vehicles stuck in traffic snarls or red lights in the national capital every day, the National Green Tribunal has noted.

Instead Of Cash Penalties, Traffic Cops Sending Violators To Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 10, 2016

There were many cops who had people telling them it's the job of the police to serve people but the cops are troubling people.

JNU Students Protest Outside Police Headquarters Over Missing Student

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 28, 2016

Students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) today staged a protest outside Police Headquarters alleging inaction to trace a student of the university who has been missing from the campus for two weeks, leading to a massive traffic jam at the ITO crossing.