FIRs against errant drivers deserves applause
Updated On: 10 March, 2022 07:06 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
We must recognise the proactive response by the CP, who seems to be engaging with the citizenry, which is heartening. We had the recent no towing rule which is on for a week on an experimental basis, and now this action which should be permanent

Bikers take a wrong-way turn to avoid heavy traffic on the Western Express Highway at Goregaon, on July 30, 2021. Pic/Satej Shinde
In a very welcome initiative, the city traffic police will now book vehicle drivers and riders for taking the wrong side of the road. The newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) Sanjay Pandey has ordered the force to file FIRs against offenders.
This is a definite escalation from earlier action, where the offenders were only fined.
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