Tamil Nadu and Bengaluru Intensify Drunk Driving Enforcement Drives in June 2026
From June 1-21, 2026, Tamil Nadu police and Bengaluru traffic police conducted intensive enforcement drives against drunk driving and traffic violations. In Tamil Nadu, 16,031 drunk driving cases were booked, 14,100 vehicles seized, and ₹3.13 crore in fines imposed. In Chennai alone, 434-443 drunk driving cases were registered during separate three-day drives. Bengaluru booked 669 drunk driving cases and 46 speeding cases. Authorities aim to improve road safety and reduce accidents through continued enforcement.
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Bengaluru Traffic Police book 690 drunk drivers, 253 for over-speeding in week-long drive
The Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a week-long special enforcement drive from July 13 to July 19, 2026, aimed at improving road safety and cracking down on dangerous driving. During the campaign, personnel from all 53 traffic police stations checked 44,738 vehicles for drunken driving, resulting in 690 cases registered against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol. In a parallel operation against over-speeding, police registered 253 cases and collected ₹2.54 lakh in fines. Authorities stated that the drive was launched to curb rash and impaired driving, which are major contributors to road accidents in Bengaluru, and confirmed that similar special drives will continue in the coming weeks to enhance traffic rule compliance and road safety.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Bengaluru Traffic Police Book 1,211 Motorists for Drunk Driving in Week-Long Drive
The Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a week-long special enforcement drive from July 6 to July 12, 2026, resulting in 1,211 motorists being booked for drunk driving. During the drive, personnel from all 53 traffic police stations checked 82,909 vehicles. A simultaneous crackdown on overspeeding led to 222 cases being registered and a total fine of ₹2,22,300 collected. The police stated the drive aimed to curb drunk driving and overspeeding to improve road safety in Bengaluru, and similar enforcement drives will continue in the coming weeks to deter violations and reduce accidents.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Bengaluru traffic police book 732 drunk driving and 57 overspeeding cases in week-long drive
Between June 29 and July 5, 2026, the Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a week-long special enforcement drive across all 53 traffic police stations to curb drunk driving and overspeeding. Officers checked 48,824 vehicles, booking 732 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol and 57 for overspeeding. A total fine of ₹57,000 was collected from overspeeding offenders. The police stated that drunk driving and overspeeding are leading causes of fatal road accidents in Bengaluru, and the special drive will continue in the coming weeks as part of sustained efforts to improve road safety and compliance with traffic regulations.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Bengaluru Traffic Police Book 562 Drunk Driving Cases in Week-Long Special Drive
The Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a week-long special enforcement drive from June 22 to June 28, 2026, across all 53 traffic police stations in the city to improve road safety. During the operation, officers checked 40,898 vehicles and booked 562 motorists for drunk driving. Additionally, 65 cases of over-speeding were registered, resulting in ₹65,000 in fines. The drive was launched to reduce road accidents caused by drunk driving and overspeeding, which remain leading causes of fatal crashes in Bengaluru. Officials stated that similar enforcement drives will continue in the coming weeks to curb traffic violations and ensure safer roads.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Chennai Traffic Police Book Over 2,800 Violators in Special Enforcement Drive
The Greater Chennai Police conducted a special three-day traffic enforcement drive from June 19 to 21, 2026, deploying 355 personnel and setting up 122 vehicle check posts across the city. The operation focused on curbing major violations such as drunken driving, overspeeding, rash driving, and riding without helmets. A total of 2,825 cases were registered, including 443 for drunken driving, 110 for overspeeding and rash driving, and 2,272 for riding two-wheelers without helmets. Officials stated that such drives will continue to improve road discipline and reduce accidents, urging motorists to follow traffic regulations for safer roads.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.669 drunk driving cases booked in Bengaluru during special drive
Bengaluru traffic police conducted a special enforcement drive from June 15 to 21, 2026, targeting drunk driving and speeding, which are major causes of road accidents. All 53 traffic police stations participated, checking 43,057 vehicles. A total of 669 motorists were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol, and 46 cases of speeding were registered. Fines amounting to ₹46,000 were collected from speed violators. Police stated the campaign will continue to ensure safer roads and stricter adherence to traffic regulations.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Over 16,000 drunk driving cases booked in Tamil Nadu in two weeks, 14,100 vehicles seized
Tamil Nadu police conducted an intensive two-week enforcement drive against drunk driving from June 1 to June 14, 2026, resulting in 16,031 cases booked against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol. Authorities seized 14,100 vehicles, including 13,299 two-wheelers, 156 three-wheelers, and 645 four-wheelers. Additionally, police imposed fines totaling ₹3.13 crore for various traffic violations. Officials stated the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to curb drunk driving, improve road safety, and reduce accidents caused by traffic rule violations. Enforcement measures will continue across the state.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Over 16,000 Drunk Driving Cases Booked in Tamil Nadu in Two Weeks; 14,100 Vehicles Seized
As part of an intensive enforcement drive from June 1 to June 14, 2026, police across Tamil Nadu, India, registered cases against 16,031 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol. Authorities seized 14,100 vehicles, including 13,299 two-wheelers, 156 three-wheelers, and 645 four-wheelers. Fines totaling ₹3.13 crore were imposed for various traffic violations. Officials stated the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to curb drunk driving, improve road safety, and reduce accidents caused by traffic rule violations, with enforcement measures set to continue across the state. The report was published by The Hindu on June 17, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.434 Booked for Drunk Driving During Three-Day Special Drive in Chennai
The Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) conducted a special three-day enforcement drive from June 12 to June 14, 2026, resulting in 434 motorists being booked for drunk driving. The operation, ordered by Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police A. Amalraj, deployed around 350 traffic police personnel and established 120 vehicle check posts at strategic locations across the city. In addition to drunk driving cases, police registered 130 cases for speeding and rash driving, and 2,385 motorists were booked for riding without helmets. The drive aimed to ensure safe and accident-free roads, with authorities appealing to road users to comply with traffic rules.
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