Argus News - How a Doctor Fooled Traffic Cameras with High-Tech Move; Shocking Trick Exposed

Hyderabad, Apr 13: In a shocking revelation, police in Hyderabad have arrested a doctor who allegedly used a high-tech device to instantly change his car’s number plate in order to evade traffic fines and digital surveillance.

The accused, identified as Dr Gautam Reddy, was caught during a weekend drunk-driving check in Jubilee Hills.

Traffic police were stunned to discover that the luxury car — BMW — was fitted with a system allowing the driver to switch between two different registration plates within seconds.

One plate was registered in Delhi, while the other was registered in Telangana. Investigators later found that another vehicle owned by the doctor carried the same Telangana plate, suggesting a deliberate attempt to deceive authorities.

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According to police, the device enabled the driver to alter the plate while seated inside the car, making it nearly impossible for traffic cameras to track violations or issue e-challans. This sophisticated trick was reportedly used to dodge fines and avoid detection during routine checks.

“Fake number plates are not new, but this advanced system is alarming. It appears to be a planned attempt to bypass digital monitoring and traffic enforcement,” remarked Inspector N Ravindra, Traffic Police, Jubilee Hills.

Authorities suspect the device was installed at a local car modification shop, and investigations are underway to identify others involved in manufacturing or supplying such illegal systems.

The doctor was arrested for drunk driving, fraud, and multiple violations under the Motor Vehicles Act. His BMW has been seized for forensic examination. Police are also probing whether similar devices are being used in other vehicles across Hyderabad.

This incident highlights growing concerns about the misuse of technology to undermine traffic enforcement.