627 Cases Booked In Crackdown On Tinted Glass Violations
According to the officials, the drive was conducted up to the evening. They said the Motor Vehicles Act rules prohibited the use of unauthorised tinted films.
Hyderabad: The traffic police booked 627 cases and collected Rs 4.38 lakh in fines from motorists for using tinted glass and black films on vehicles, on Tuesday across Malkajgiri and Trimulgherry traffic divisions.
According to the officials, the drive was conducted up to the evening. They said the Motor Vehicles Act rules prohibited the use of unauthorised tinted films. Police said such violations compromised visibility and posed safety risks particularly during night hours and in emergency situations.
Officials stated that tinted films reduce transparency inside vehicles, making it difficult for enforcement agencies to monitor suspicious activities and ensure passenger safety. The drive was carried out under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, including Rule 100 and other according sections addressing the visibility standards.
In the Malkajgiri traffic division, 227 cases were booked, with fines amounting to Rs 1.58 lakh. Among police stations, Gopalpuram traffic police reported the highest number of violations at 118, followed by Malkajgiri, 67, and Jawaharnagar with 42 cases.
Trimulgherry traffic division recorded 400 cases, collecting `2.8 lakh in penalties; Begumpet traffic police topped the division with 169 cases, followed by Trimulgherry, 143, and Alwal, 88.
Traffic police warned that strict action will continue against violators and urged motorists to comply with regulations. They also appealed to the public to avoid using unauthorised modifications and contribute to safer roads.
