Hyderabad New Year Curbs: Drunk Driving Means Jail, CP Sajjanar Warns

• Hyderabad Police impose strict New Year restrictions for 2026, with CP V.C. Sajjanar declaring zero tolerance for drunk driving.
• Traffic is restricted on Tank Bund, Necklace Road from 11 PM Dec 31 to 2 AM Jan 1; heavy vehicles banned city entry 10 PM-2 AM.
• Metro train services extended until 1 AM on January 1, with last trains departing terminal stations at 1 AM for safe transport.
• Over 100 checkpoints for drunk driving; offenders face Rs. 10,000 fine, license suspension, and imprisonment. Use cabs or designated drivers.
• Bars/clubs can serve liquor until 1 AM for licensed events, but wine shops close by midnight. Parties must end by 1 AM; minors prohibited.

Why It Matters: Hyderabad enforces strict New Year rules, warning of jail for drunk driving and traffic violations.