'FIRs only in serious wrong-side driving cases'

NEW DELHI: The registration of FIRs against motorists for wrong-side driving will be a ‘selective’ measure rather than a blanket policy, with criminal action reserved as a last resort, a senior official with the Delhi Traffic Police said on Wednesday.

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Police have registered at least eight FIRs for wrong-side driving. The officer said the traffic police’ primary approach would continue to focus on organising awareness drives and issuing challans and notices for violations. He said that FIRs would be filed only in instances where the violation poses a life-threatening risk or involves repeat offenders.

“The FIR will largely depend on the nature of the offence. If it is life-threatening or has the potential to cause a serious accident, criminal action may be initiated,” the officer said.