Delhi Drivers Face Jail for Wrong-Side Driving: FIRs Under New Law

• Delhi Traffic Police will now register FIRs for wrong-side driving, moving beyond just fines.
• Action is taken under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which can lead to 6 months imprisonment or a fine.
• First FIRs were registered at Delhi Cantonment and Kapashera Police Stations on January 3 and Monday, respectively.
• Wrong-side driving is a major cause of accidents, with cases doubling in 2023 and continuing to rise in 2024.
• FIRs will be filed in high-risk situations to deter negligent driving and enhance road safety.

Why It Matters: Delhi implements strict new law: wrong-side driving now risks jail time and FIRs for road safety.