Hyderabad traffic police started a drive against violations last week. The drive is to identify violators using tinted glasses and faulty number plates in the city. The drive continued on Sunday too.
The police booked cases against persons who were found to have tampered registration number plates.
Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Hyderabad, AV Ranganath warned everyone that the vehicles with false number plates and deletion of digits/letters will be seized.
“Traffic officials will verify the registration number on the vehicle number plate with the documents. Tampering the registration number of the vehicle and plying it on the road will attract criminal cases.
According to Telangana Today, Ranganath said improper and faulty number plates on vehicles have several security and law & order implications. Moreover, wrong number plates could mislead the law enforcement agencies in detection or investigation of any offence.
In addition to that, displaying writings like ‘Police, Government vehicle, Press, Corporator, Army, MLA and MP’ are not allowed. Such vehicles will attract cases of violations of Sections 50, 51 and 52 of the Motor Vehicle Rules.
Apparently, people were taking out their vehicle with tinted glasses at odd hours especially during the nights to avoid getting caught. Hence, checking will be conducted during the night time to nab such persons. A challan of up to Rs.1,000 will be imposed on those violating the MV Act,” he said.
Furthermore, he held a meeting with the car decors and accessory shop owners. He instructed them that action would be initiated against them where needed. He clarified that it is illegal to use any material including sun shades and curtains that prevent clear visibility inside the car.
