India, March 21 -- The Noida traffic police have reported a surge in wrong-side driving at several major junctions in the city, significantly jeopardising commuter safety and raising the risk of accidents.

The key junctions where wrong-side driving is prevalent include Sector 16 (from Film City to Metro), the Sector 12/22 road near the Botanical Garden, and the Sector 18 underpass, said senior traffic officers, adding that such violations are often resorted to by motorists as a way to avoid longer routes.

"As a daily commuter, I have seen many drivers take the wrong lane just to save a few minutes, but it only increases the risk of accidents even for those following the rules," said Pankaj Kumar, who was heading towards the Delhi-Noida-...