Delhi Traffic Police Challenges faced in Enforcement 22-04-2016

1. Delhi Traffic Police Challenges faced in Enforcement22-04-2016

2. Facts about Delhi : A Glance • Area (in Sq.Kms.) - 1483 • Population - 1.85 Cr. • Registered Motor Vehicles - 89 Lakhs • Road Length (Kms.) - 33,198 • Signlized Intersections - 900 • Blinkers at Intersections - 454 • Traffic Police strength - 5,264

3. Prosecution in Delhi • Total Prosecution in 2015 - 34,11,303 • Average Prosecution per day - 10,000 (approx.)

4. Constraints faced by Traffic Police

5. Ineffective Penalties for Traffic Offences 1 • No revision since 1988

6. Deterrent fines needed for compliance 2 • CWG Lanes - Rs. 2,000/- fine • Odd-Even Scheme - Rs. 2,000/- fine

7. Road Engineering Issues : Decisions are delayed 3 • Empowered body for decisions on long term solutions • Body of road engineering specialists for road maintenances of quick solutions, repair works etc.

8. Road Engineering Issues (Contd…) • MCD garbage occupying 2/3 of an entire carriageway on Patparganj Road (near Laxmi Nagar Distt. Center) • Sewage discharge pump (Delhi Jal Board) covering major portion of the main carriage way of Patparganj road in front of V3S Mall.

9. Mismatch between vehicular population & road space 4 • Registered vehicles in Delhi Approx. 90 Lakhs. • Approx. 1,500 new vehicles registered per day • A huge No. of vehicles coming in Delhi from other states

10. Need for effective Parking Policy 5 • Differential fee structure needed • Higher near markets etc. • Surface parking to be costly near Multi Level Parking lots. • Parking charges on hourly/3-hourly basis • Parking cess for families/individuals having multiple vehicles

11. Overhaul in Driving License System 6 • Pre-licensing Education of Drivers • Interconnectivity of Driving Licensing Authorities • Introduction of bio-matrix in Driving Licenses.

12. Poor mechanism of vehicle inspection & issuance of Fitness Certificate 7 • Frequent breakdowns on roads • Congestion and Accidents

13. Ownership records of vehicles inaccurate 8 • Notice Challaning System is rendered ineffective • Total notices issued in 2015 - 6,09,073 • Delivery success - 50 % (approx.) • Penal provisions for keeping wrong address in RC • Change of address not updated in RTO records

14. Inadequate strength of Traffic Police everywhere 9 • Norms for No. of Traffic Police personnel & equipment recommended by BPR&D in 2015. • Norms recommended for cities as per categories :- • Delhi Traffic Police present sanctioned strength – 5,908 • Projected strength for Delhi as per norms – 15,345

15. E-Challaning System to be introduced countrywide 10 • Online record of Traffic violations • Suspension/revocation of licenses needs to be made effective • Point system of traffic violations • Enhanced punishment for repeat violators • Suspension/revocation of D/L and RC for repeat offences

16. Toll Plazas leading to congestion 11 • Delhi Gurgaon Toll Plaza is an example • E-Toll System immediate necessity & vehicle does not need to stop. E-toll system of Japan

17. Parking Policy for New Buildings 12 • New buildings like Hospitals, Malls, Shopping Complexes, Cinema Halls & Guest Houses etc. leading to congestion in adjoining areas. • All new building must be self sufficient in parking

18. Need for study of Intra-City movement of Commuters 13 • This can help in developing effective public transport facility in a city. • Much improvement needed in the existing Public Transport facilities.

19. Need to shift to Technology 14 • Prosecution should be technology driven • Cities should be flooded with cameras to detect signal jumping / over speeding etc. • Manpower saved to be used for traffic management

20. Use of Technology 15 • For monitoring traffic flow • Traffic flow counters • Google Map • Adaptive Traffic Singals • Technology driven prosecution • ITMS

21. A comparison between Delhi & Tokyo

22. Special Provisions needed against obstructing of Roads 16 • Obstruction of footpaths & carriageways very common • Main roads targeted by protests/demonstrations • Stringent penalties needed for willful blockage of road/obstructing traffic

23. Stringent provisions needed for Stunt Biking 17 • Stunt biking is different from simple over speeding or dangerous driving • Usually done in groups • Causes discomfort and fear in the minds of general public • Very dangerous for safety

24. Need to define the offence of ‘Jay Walking’ 18 • Provisions of penalty for Jay Walkers/pedestrians • However it needs to be combined with adequate pedestrian infrastructure

25. Recommendations of Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety (18-08-2015) 19 • Driving license to be suspended for 3 months in the case of :- • Over Speeding • Red Light Jumping • Carrying persons in goods carriage • Drunken Driving • Using Mobile phone while driving These provisions can be incorporated in the new Act Since 15th Dec.,2015 licenses seized by Delhi Traffic Police – 81,356

26. Problem of Juvenile Driving 20 • Liability of parents • Community service for Juvenile

27. Road Safety Education 21 • Inclusion in School curriculum • Standard booklet of Do’s & Don’ts /Practical tips / Advisories for driving license seekers. • Common for all states • Available in different languages • To be readily available in hard & soft copies

28. Improvement in Road Signages 22 • Uniformity among states • International standards to be followed • Developed countries have very clear road signages

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