(a) whether Delhi Traffic Police has recently challaned many vehicles for alleged abuse of red beacons atop the vehicles;
(b) if so, the facts and details thereof;
(c) whether several VIPs not entitled to use red beacon fitted vehicles have been found misusing the same; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the guidelines in the matter are scrupulously followed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (SHRI HARIN PATHAK)
(a) to (c): During the current year (upto 31st March, 2003), Delhi Police challaned 179 vehicles found to have unauthorizedly used red or blue beacon lights. The records pertaining to such challans are not maintained on the basis of the status of the vehicle owners.
(d): It is the endeavour of Delhi Police to strictly enforce the relevant provisions of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and the Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules, 1993 to curb unauthorized use of such beacon lights.