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The Nioda Traffic Police has launched an enforcement campaign to crack down on wrong-side driving, speeding and other traffic violations on the Yamuna Expressway, officials said on Thursday, marking the second day of the ongoing safety initiative. 

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“Over the past few days, we observed that people were driving on the wrong side of the Yamuna Expressway to reach nearby areas. To prevent any accidents, we conducted an enforcement drive at key points, including Zero Point, Galgotias University, Dankaur, and the Jewar toll plaza. As a result, fines were issued to 93 vehicles for wrong-side driving,” said deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Lakhan Singh Yadav.

The DCP said that driving on the wrong side of an expressway poses a serious danger.

“Expressways are designed for high-speed, one-directional traffic. Vehicles often travel at speeds of 100 km per hour, and a vehicle moving from the opposite direction poses a high risk of head-on collisions—one of the deadliest types of accidents,” he added.

The Noida Traffic Police reported that a total of 201 people were fined for driving in the wrong lane, while 146 for riding without helmets on Wednesday and Thursday. Additionally, 43 vehicles were fined for unauthorized parking on the expressway.

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“Illegally parked vehicles on high-speed expressways are extremely hazardous. Drivers have very little time to react to a stationary vehicle, especially at night. Such vehicles can become invisible hazards, increasing the likelihood of rear-end collisions,” said traffic sub-inspector Vinay Tomar.

Officials stated that the enforcement drive will continue in the coming days to promote road safety and ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations.