India, Jan. 2 -- New Delhi

New Year celebrations in the city came at a steep price - a marked 192% increase in traffic violations on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1, with 8,461 violations recorded. Of these instances, drink driving increased by 215%, with 857 motorists being booked for the offence, according to traffic police data.

According to the traffic police, only 2,901 traffic violations were recorded last New Year's Eve. The police did not share information about accidents, the number of injuries and fatalities.

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Shashank Jaiswal said, "A comparative analysis of enforcement on New Year's Eve indicates a significant increase in action against traffic violations in 2025 as ...