(a) whether the Government has directed the Delhi Police to take action against people misusing red beacon on vehicles;
(b) if so, the action taken by the Delhi Police against persons using red beacon unauthorisedly on vehicle;
(c) whether red beacon on vehicles is being used in Delhi on a large scale; and
(d) if so, the details and reaction of the Government?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)
(a): Delhi Police is already empowered under the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989 and Delhi Motor Rules, 1993 to take action against unauthorized use of Roof Top Lights on motor vehicles.
(b) to (d): Delhi Police has issued 44 challans during 2005 (upto 15th November, 2005) for unauthorized use of red beacons on vehicles. Delhi Police is strictly enforcing the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules, 1993 against the unauthorized use of red beacons and whenever vehicles using red beacons lights in violation of relevant rules are noticed, they are challaned.