Hyderabad Police Step Up Action Against Unauthorised Number Plates

HYDERABAD: Following a surge in citizen complaints, the Hyderabad traffic police launched an intensified special enforcement drive against vehicles using fake, tampered or unauthorized registration number plates, which are violations that strictly contravene the motor vehicles act.

As part of the crackdown, five criminal cases were registered over the past week against individuals using fraudulent registration plates to conceal vehicle identities, evade traffic enforcement and violate regulations. Multiple vehicles were seized during the operation. The criminal cases were registered at Jubilee Hills, Malakpet, Begum Bazaar, Abids and Kacheguda police stations.

Hyderabad traffic joint commissioner of police, D. Joel Davis said only government-approved high-security registration plates are legally permitted. Any custom alterations, missing digits, or temporary stickers are strictly illegal.

The Hyderabad traffic police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards fraudulent vehicle registration practices and cautioned citizens that using fake or manipulated registration plates will result in severe legal consequences, including criminal prosecution and the immediate seizure of the vehicle.