Delhi Police arrest cabbie for wrong-side driving, using fake number plate

• Delhi Police arrested a taxi driver for driving on the wrong side of Dwarka Expressway and using a fake registration number plate.
• The action followed a complaint by a police constable and a viral video showing the driver verbally abusing another motorist.
• The registered owner identified the driver as Ankit from Rohtak, Haryana, noting the vehicle in the video had a different roof color.
• Ankit confessed to using a fake number plate from an associate's vehicle due to his own vehicle's expired permit.
• Section 345(3) of the BNS was added to the case; the accused has been arrested and the vehicle seized.

Key Questions Answered

What penalties await the cabbie for these offenses?

The cabbie faces penalties under Section 345(3) of the BNS for driving on the wrong side and using a fake number plate.

Will this lead to stricter traffic enforcement?

Yes, stricter traffic enforcement is being implemented in several areas. Hyderabad will enforce new rules from April, potentially freezing licenses and RCs for repeated violations.