Road traffic ban, vehicle impounded at night by Gurgaon police: recent DCP orders

After receiving many complaints regarding night checking of vehicles, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Gurugram has implemented recent guidelines. The instructions say no citations should be issued to vehicles at night to avoid inconvenience to the driver. DCP Traffic specifies that if it is necessary to issue a warrant, it should only be done with the consent of higher authorities.

In a letter dated May 28, the DCP directed traffic inspectors to instruct all personnel under their jurisdiction not to stop vehicles or issue summonses at night.If the issuance of an order is deemed necessary under the MV Act, it shall be done only in accordance with the regulations and with the consent of the officer/undersigned concerned. The DCP also stated that strict action will be taken against any police officer who fails to comply with these rules.

The department said the guidance was issued in response to numerous complaints in this regard traffic police workers on night duty stopped their vehicles unnecessarily. This decision is aimed at smoothing traffic in Gurugram during night time and reducing road inconvenience to residents.
“The undersigned has received information that traffic police officers deployed at night are unnecessarily stopping and harassing ordinary people’s vehicles and are also unnecessarily issuing vehicle summonses.”

The letter further said, “Traffic personnel deployed at night should play an crucial role of traffic police, Gurugram by guiding and assisting common people and motorists and arranging sheltered routes to take them to their destination and in case of road accident. injured persons should be immediately admitted to the nearest trauma center, vehicles involved in the accident should be immediately removed from the main road and allowed for polished traffic.” (With inputs from ANI).

The absence of traffic lights and police stops at night should not be seen as an opportunity to commit an offense, as responsible driving and compliance with road traffic regulations are still crucial to safety. The main objective of these recent guidelines is to make night travel more convenient for commuters, ensuring they can drive without unnecessary stops and delays, while maintaining overall road safety and compliance with road traffic regulations. Driving under the influence of alcohol poses stern risks, leading to impaired judgment, slower reaction times and a much higher likelihood of causing accidents that can result in stern injury or death.