India, Dec. 17 -- Following three near-fatal accidents reported on expressways in Gurugram on Monday due to poor visibility and dense fog, traffic police on Tuesday stepped up vigilance to prevent any untoward incidents, officials said.

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Dr Rajesh Mohan directed traffic in-charges (TI) and zonal officers (ZOs) deployed on highways to increase patrolling and penalise drivers of heavy and large commercial goods vehicles found wrongfully parking along high-speed corridors, officials privy to the matter said.

Referring to the accident prevention drive during peak winter months, DCP Mohan said enforcement teams have been instructed to ensure commuters follow lane discipline and drive safely. "On-ground ...