India, Sept. 19 -- The traffic police's mega campaign against over-speeding this year will now double down on bikers who race on expressways, officials said on Thursday. As part of the ongoing exercise, special checkpoints are currently being deployed at key locations on Golf Course road, Dwarka expressway, Jaipur-Delhi-Gurugram expressway (NH48), and Mumbai expressway near Sohna, said officials privy to the matter.

Dr Rajesh Mohan, DCP Traffic, said dedicated early-morning checkpoints are being set up to punish reckless drivers and to strictly enforce road safety norms. "A special drive against speeding is in effect and punitive action will be taken against those who take part in weekend races," Mohan added.

In several such instances, ...