# Mumbai traffic police penalise 1,194 drivers for dazzling lights 2026-08-10T22:07:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mumbai Traffic Police have penalised 1,194 motorists in a special three-day drive against 'dazzling lights' on vehicles. Fines totalling Rs 7.5 lakh were issued between August 6 and 8. Police said flashing lights, LED bars, and fancy or harsh headlights impacted the vision of other road users and could cause serious crashes. Action was taken under the Motor Vehicles Act and Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules. Police warned they will continue the crackdown and urged motorists to use low-beam lights at night. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: dazzling lights, LED headlights, Motor Vehicles Act, Mumbai Traffic Police, road safety, traffic fines Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-traffic-police-penalise-1194-drivers-for-dazzling-lights/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-traffic-police-penalise-1194-drivers-for-dazzling-lights/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.