Ggm DCP halts nighttime traffic challans amid public complaints

The Gurugram Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Virendra Vij, has issued a directive instructing traffic personnel to cease issuing challans to vehicles at night without the authorisation of higher officials.

- PRAJYOT DEOGHARE

The move comes in response to growing complaints of harassment and unnecessary traffic stops. The order aims to alleviate the challenges faced by drivers during night travel and ensure smooth traffic movement within the district.

The directive, issued in a letter dated May 28, mandates that traffic inspectors instruct all personnel under their jurisdiction not to stop vehicles or issue challans at night.

If issuing a challan is deemed necessary under the Motor Vehicles (M.V.) Act, it must first be approved by a gazetted officer or the undersigned.