Key Takeaways:
- Jaipur New Year traffic checks will run until 2am with breath analysers and special teams at key junctions.
- Drivers face fines, licence suspension and possible arrest for drunk driving, speeding or ignoring helmet and seatbelt rules.
- Traffic signals at major crossings will operate through the night and heavy-vehicle restrictions may be imposed to ease flow.
- Public advised to use designated parking and contact helplines 1095, 0141-2577717 or WhatsApp 8764866972 in emergencies.
Jaipur traffic police have announced a targeted enforcement operation on the eve of the New Year to deter drink-driving and ensure orderly celebrations across the city. Special teams equipped with breath analysers will be deployed at major hotels, restaurants, clubs and farmhouses where large gatherings are expected.
Jaipur New Year traffic checks to run until 2am
The operation will remain active until 2am at principal junctions including Newgate Chowk and Ramanivas Bagh, where traffic signals will continue to operate to manage the surge. Authorities warned that in the event of heavy congestion, restrictions on heavy vehicle entry may be imposed and one-way systems could be introduced in areas such as the Gaurav Tower precinct.
Traffic police said they will take strict action against motorists found driving under the influence, exceeding speed limits, driving recklessly or failing to wear helmets and seatbelts. Officers will carry out breathalyser tests at the scene and issue challans under the Motor Vehicles Act. In serious cases the police may proceed to suspend driving licences and, where warranted, make arrests under the Rajasthan Police Act.
Enforcement will not be limited to drink-driving. The city’s traffic teams will also penalise behaviour that endangers others, including carrying passengers in an open boot, playing stereos at disruptive volumes and wilful disregard of traffic regulations. Organisers and attendees of New Year events have been asked to park only in authorised parking areas to avoid obstruction and ensure smooth movement for emergency services.
To reduce risks on some of the city’s busiest routes, traffic authorities have said they will keep key signals functioning until the early hours and manage traffic flows proactively. Where necessary, temporary measures such as one-way traffic and entry restrictions for heavy vehicles may be applied to ease pressure on junctions and approaches.
The stepped-up checks form part of a wider city safety plan for the holiday night, designed to protect revelers and residents alike. Police emphasised that the priority is prevention: visible patrols, checkpoints and rapid response units will aim to deter dangerous driving and ensure prompt assistance in case of incidents.
Citizens have been urged to cooperate with traffic staff and follow directions. Those requiring help or reporting an accident can contact the traffic police helpline at 1095, call 0141-2577717, message the WhatsApp helpline at 8764866972, or dial the police control room on 100.
By combining targeted enforcement with traffic management and public messaging, Jaipur authorities hope to keep celebrations safe while minimising disruption. Police say the measures are temporary and focused on maintaining order during peak movement hours on New Year’s Eve.
