Delhi Police resumes drive to check drunk driving in national capital

To check drunk driving and prevent road accidents, special teams have been deployed at identified spots where liquor is served till late night and parties are organised.

New Delhi: With bars and restaurants in the national capital back in business, the Delhi Traffic Police has resumed its drive to check drunk driving and prosecute violators, an officer said on Sunday (September 5). After the COVID-19 pandemic started last year, the traffic police had stopped conducting breathalyser tests unless someone was visibly drunk and driving recklessly. To check drunk driving and prevent road accidents, special teams have been deployed at identified spots where liquor is served till late night and parties are organised, the traffic police said. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Muktesh Chander said when all activities in the city have resumed and bars and restaurants have also reopened, the enforcement also has to be stepped up, otherwise accidents, particularly in the night time, will increase.