Delhi Lodges FIRs for Wrong-Side Driving, Sets National First

Brief By Financial Express / 4:49 PM on 07 Jan 2026

Delhi has become the first Union Territory to register FIRs for wrong-side driving, with four cases filed so far. Earlier violations drew fines of ₹5,000. Police say FIRs will be lodged only when offences pose serious risk, carrying possible jail terms up to six months or fines under traffic enforcement rules.