Overview

• Special drives on October 13–14 resulted in 2,345 bookings for using mobile phones while on the move, with further enforcement planned across the city.
• Department data show 80,555 cases recorded between January 1 and October 12, highlighting the scale of distracted driving.
• Violations can lead to vehicle seizure and prosecution for dangerous driving under Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, with chargesheets sent to court and fines ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000.
• Related offenses such as riding without a helmet, improper number plates, signal jumping or misbehaving with officers may also draw Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita charges that could result in conviction.
• Joint Commissioner D. Joel Davis says phone use distracts drivers and slows reaction time, and he urged reports via social media, the Traffic Helpline (9010203626) and the e‑Challan helpdesk (8712661690).