<p>In a concerted effort to ensure roads are safe amid <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/gangster-prasad-pujari-deported-from-china-to-land-at-mumbai-airport-soon-23341150" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Holi celebrations</a>, the authorities have taken decisive action against traffic violators.</p>
<p>According to the traffic police, from 8 am to 5 pm on Monday, 124 cases were registered against individuals driving under the influence of alcohol. The strict enforcement of the law aims to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/pmc-bank-scam-case-bombay-high-court-grants-bail-to-anita-shankar-kirdat-23341098" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">prevent accidents</a> and safeguard the lives of commuters.</p>
<p><img title="Youngsters celebrate the festival at Mahim. Pic/Ashish Raje; (right) A boy is chased out from Dadar beach. Pic/Atul Kamble" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/mar/Cops-crack-down-b_e.jpg" alt="Youngsters celebrate the festival at Mahim. Pic/Ashish Raje; (right) A boy is chased out from Dadar beach. Pic/Atul Kamble" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Youngsters celebrate the festival at Mahim. Pic/Ashish Raje; (right) A boy is chased out from Dadar beach. Pic/Atul Kamble</em></strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-tackling-fraud-fb-and-x-need-to-do-better-23340855" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai police</a> have intensified their crackdown on helmetless riding, with 4,593 such cases recorded between 8 am and 5 pm. This action underscores the importance of two-wheeler riders donning protective gear to reduce the risk of head injuries in case of accidents.</p>
<p>In the same nine-hour period, the cops booked 429 for riding three-up. This measure is aimed at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-two-factor-authentication-can-protect-you-from-id-fraud-23340702" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">curbing overcrowding</a> on two-wheelers, which poses significant safety hazards to both passengers and other road users.</p>
<p>&ldquo;These stringent measures are to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens during festive occasions. Commuters are urged to adhere to traffic rules and exercise caution while celebrating,&rdquo; a traffic police officer said.&nbsp;</p><p>
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