Fraudulent Practice / 88 Bikes, 12 Cars Seized in Fake Plate Drive
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Hyderabad Traffic Police seized 100 vehicles with fake number plates in eight months. Officials warn of strict action, urging motorists to comply with registration norms and report fraudulent practices.
Hyderabad, Oct 19: Hyderabad Traffic Police have intensified their crackdown on vehicles using fake or tampered number plates, seizing 100 vehicles during a special enforcement drive over the past eight months.
Officials said the drive was launched in response to rising complaints about fraudulent registration plates being used to conceal vehicle identities, evade enforcement, and bypass statutory regulations.
The seized vehicles include 88 two‑wheelers and 12 four‑wheelers, with 100 criminal cases registered against offenders.
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✨Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis emphasized that the use of fake or altered registration plates is a “serious violation of the law” and poses challenges to traffic enforcement, crime prevention, and public safety.
“Such practices may facilitate the concealment of vehicle identities, obstruction of investigations and evasion of legal accountability,” he said.
Authorities reminded vehicle owners that registration plates must strictly comply with specifications under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, including High‑Security Registration Plate (HSRP) requirements.
The use of fake numbers, altered digits, unauthorized fonts, decorative lettering, stickers, or any modification that misrepresents the genuine registration number is prohibited.
Police urged motorists to ensure their plates are genuine, clearly visible, and legible. The department has pledged to continue focused enforcement drives, with traffic personnel maintaining strict vigilance to identify violations and initiate legal proceedings against offenders.
Hyderabad Traffic Police reiterated its commitment to strengthening traffic discipline, ensuring accountability, and safeguarding law‑abiding road users.
Citizens have been asked to report suspected cases of fraudulent registration plates to the authorities for verification and necessary action.
(IANS)