The Hyderabad Traffic Police has intensified its enforcement drive against vehicles using fake, tampered, altered or unauthorised registration number plates following a surge in complaints related to fraudulent number plates.
The police said such violations are serious offences under the Motor Vehicles Act and other applicable laws. Fake or manipulated number plates can be used to conceal vehicle identities, evade traffic enforcement and facilitate other violations.
As part of the ongoing special enforcement drive, Hyderabad Traffic Police registered five criminal cases during the past week against individuals allegedly using fraudulent registration plates. Several vehicles were identified and seized during the operation.
The cases were registered at the following police stations:
➤ Panjagutta Police Station
➤ Chilkalaguda Police Station
➤ Dindi Police Station, Nalgonda District
➤ Kanchanbagh Police Station
➤ Bandlaguda Police Station
Strict Compliance with HSRP Rules
The Hyderabad Traffic Police has reminded vehicle owners that only government approved High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) are legally permitted.
The department warned that custom alterations to registration plates, missing digits, unauthorised modifications and the use of temporary stickers in place of proper registration plates are not permitted.
Zero Tolerance for Fake Number Plates
The Traffic Police has adopted a zero tolerance approach towards fraudulent vehicle registration practices. Officials warned that anyone found using fake or manipulated registration plates could face criminal prosecution and immediate seizure of the vehicle.
The department has appealed to all vehicle owners to ensure that their registration plates comply with the prescribed standards and to follow all traffic regulations.
According to Hyderabad Traffic Police, the enforcement drive will continue across the city in a sustained and systematic manner to improve road safety, ensure lawful road usage and prevent vehicles from being used to evade enforcement or conceal their identities.
The warning was issued by D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Hyderabad City.
