According to the police, Mumbai Traffic Police carried out a law enforcement drive across the city on December 31, 2025. The operation aimed to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and improve road safety during the festive period
Traffic police had set up checkpoints at major junctions, entry points and crowded areas across Mumbai. Pic/Shadab Khan
Mumbai Police on Thursday said that it penalised over 13,700 traffic violators during its special drink-and-drive checks on New Year’s eve.
According to the police, Mumbai Traffic Police carried out a law enforcement drive across the city on December 31, 2025. The operation aimed to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and improve road safety during the festive period.
Traffic police had set up checkpoints at major junctions, entry points and crowded areas across Mumbai. Drivers were checked using breath analysers to identify cases of drunk driving, police said.
As part of the drive, cases were registered against 211 vehicle owners or drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol, it said.
Over 13,000 e-challans issued
In addition to drunk driving cases, action was taken against various traffic violations. A total of 13,752 e-challans were issued for offences such as riding without a helmet, jumping traffic signals, using mobile phones while driving, driving in the wrong direction, driving without a valid licence, triple-seat riding, not wearing seat belts and over-speeding and other traffic violations.
Fines cross Rs 1.31 crore
The total fine amount collected through these e-challans was Rs 1,31,14,850, officials said.
The Mumbai Traffic Police appealed to citizens to strictly follow traffic rules, avoid driving after consuming alcohol and prioritise road safety.
Officials said public cooperation is essential to make Mumbai’s roads safer for everyone.
Over 17,000 cops deployed across Mumbai
To ensure safety during New Year celebrations in Mumbai, the police had deployed more than 17,000 personnel across the city, officials said.
The deployment includes 14,200 police constables, 2,790 police officers, 38 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 10 Additional Commissioners of Police and Mumbai Traffic Police personnel were deployed as part of the security arrangement.
Additional forces from the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), Riot Control Police, Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and Home Guards have been stationed at various locations.
Heavy police presence was on Wednesday night seen at major spots of the city such as the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Juhu Beach and Bandstand in Bandra west.
Special security arrangements have been put in place to maintain law and order, officials said.
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