Dehradun Police to File FIRs for Traffic Violations: Public Reacts
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News18•31-01-2026, 13:15
Dehradun Police to File FIRs for Traffic Violations: Public Reacts
- •Dehradun Police will now register FIRs against traffic rule violators instead of just issuing challans, aiming to reduce road accidents.
- •The decision comes amidst alarming accident statistics, with 31 deaths in Doiwala and 24 in Rishikesh last year.
- •Identified 'Death Zones' include Shimla Bypass Road, Rishikesh-Haridwar Road, Doiwala, ONGC Chowk, and ISBT, known for frequent fatal accidents.
- •Public reaction is mixed: some support strictness due to reckless driving, especially by youth on sports bikes, while others doubt its effectiveness.
- •Residents highlight common violations like wrong-side driving, dangerous overtakes, and the severe impact of accidents on victims.
Why It Matters: Dehradun Police will now file FIRs for traffic violations to curb accidents, drawing mixed public reactions.
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