Chennai police announces ban on vehicle movement on New Year’s eve
The Tamil Nadu police have banned vehicle movement on Chennai roads on New Year’s eve. The restriction will be applicable from 12 am to 5 am on January 1.
Complete list of guidelines by Chennai police:
- The city police has urged people to refrain from celebrating in public places like beaches or private properties such as resorts and residential complexes, and follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB).
- Celebrations that lead to crowding are not allowed. Hotels, restaurants can function till 11 PM on December 31 referring to government guidelines.
- From 9 PM on December 31, vehicular traffic would be banned on thoroughfares close to the Marina, Elliots and other beaches.
- Parking of vehicles near the beach has been prohibited.
- The police have also banned commercial events at resorts, clubs, auditoriums, and farmhouses were prohibited to celebrate the New Year and no music or dance events will be allowed at pubs.
- The restaurant owners were urged to ensure that the staff on duty were fully vaccinated against the virus.
- In places of worship, the authorities were advised to ensure that the devotees adhere to the standard operating procedure of the Tamil Nadu government.
- The authorities should also ensure that the devotees wear masks and that they follow physical distancing norms.
- The devotees should be allowed into the places of worship only after they were tested with infrared and thermal scanners.
