Permanent licence to be terminated for driving on wrong side in Gurugram

Our Correspondent

Gurugram, January 21

The Gurugram police have decided to take stern action against anyone who drives on the wrong side of a road, leading to permanent termination of licence if the mistake is repeated.

“We have zero tolerance towards the violation of traffic rules. Traffic personnel have been told to challan such drivers along with suspending their licence. If the mistake is repeated, it will invite the permanent termination of the licence,” said Commissioner of Police KK Rao.

The police have decided that if any accident happens due to wrong side driving, then the accused will be charged under Section 304 (2) of the IPC and will be given a minimum of 10-year punishment.

The police had challaned 49,671 persons in 2019 for driving on the wrong side while the number stood at 39,765 in 2020.