Mumbai: As the year draws to a close and the city gears up to party, the traffic police have a word of advice for motorists: don't mix drinking and driving. Having caught 14,034 motorists for the offence this year, the traffic police will launch a special campaign this week which will conclude in the new year.
"Our advice to motorists is to celebrate safely," said additional commissioner (traffic) Brijesh Singh. "We will study the pattern of offences recorded in previous years before deciding on our plan of action. Enforcement will be in such a manner that motorists don't endanger the lives of others."
Every year, the highest number of drunk driving cases are recorded on December 31; in 2010, the figure was 860, compared to about 100 cases on an average day. The police's campaign from Christmas to New Year's Eve in 2010 netted 1,734 offenders.
"Our advice to motorists is to celebrate safely," said additional commissioner (traffic) Brijesh Singh. "We will study the pattern of offences recorded in previous years before deciding on our plan of action. Enforcement will be in such a manner that motorists don't endanger the lives of others."
Every year, the highest number of drunk driving cases are recorded on December 31; in 2010, the figure was 860, compared to about 100 cases on an average day. The police's campaign from Christmas to New Year's Eve in 2010 netted 1,734 offenders.
That number is huge. Of course, compared to the number of citizens Mumbai has, it's pretty normal. Unfortunately, the proportions are kept for all major cities all over the world. There are always drivers who feel they can't do any harm if they push the pedal a little more or drive after they had a drink. Something must be done in order to correct this problem.
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