Chandigarh, May 23 -- In Chandigarh, the red traffic light seems to trigger acceleration rather than caution. According to a recent report by the Chandigarh Police's challaning branch, red light jumping and dangerous driving have emerged as the most widespread traffic violations in the city, with 1.53 lakh challans issued between January 1 and April 23, 2025.

Out of the total 3.38 lakh challans issued during this period, 45% were for red light violations. The report highlights a growing trend of reckless driving and a blatant disregard for traffic rules.

Speeding and zebra crossing violations followed closely behind, with 38,838 and 38,021 challans issued respectively. These figures underline the increasing risks for both drivers and pe...