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Mumbai traffic police penalise 1,194 drivers for dazzling lights
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
This drive is welcome, but the police must sustain it rather than treat it as a one-off spectacle. Many motorists fit illegal LED bars and high-intensity headlamps without fear of consequence. The real test will be whether traffic cops continue spot-checking after the media moves on. Also, will they penalise the luxury cars that often come with blinding factory-fitted lamps? That would show genuine fairness.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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