714 motorists booked during a special drive against unauthorized vehicle lights in Malkajgiri

The Malkajgiri traffic police on Monday (May 25) registered 714 cases during a special enforcement drive conducted against the use of unauthorized and high beam vehicles across the Trimulgherry traffic division.

The drive was carried out with the aim of reducing the use of modified and high-brightness lights, which threaten road safety, especially at night.

According to the police, the motorists were charged with using unauthorized high beams, modified lights and operating vehicles without proper headlights in violation of the Central Road Rules.

Among the police stations, Begumpet traffic police registered 239 cases, Trimulgherry traffic police registered 233 cases and Alwal traffic police registered 242 cases. Police said the use of such lights causes inconvenience and temporary blindness to other motorists and can lead to accidents.

ACP, Traffic Trimulgherry Division, G. Shankar Raju said the special drives would continue in the interest of public safety and smooth traffic management.

Published – 25 May 2026 20:46 IST