To improve traffic management in Ahmedabad, the traffic police conducted a drive against wrong-side drivers from June 22 to 30. During this eight-day drive, the police registered cases against and took action against around 1,800 drivers in various parts of the city.
It is noteworthy that this is the first time the police department has registered cases against wrong-side drivers under IPC (Indian Penal Code) Section 279.
In this regard, Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP) NN Chaudhary of the traffic department said, “This drive will continue for the next two days. It is necessary for citizens to follow traffic rules voluntarily. In addition, action will be taken against those driving on the wrong side in the coming days.”