Hyderabad: 1,275 minors booked for underage driving

The Hyderabad Traffic Police requested parents and guardians to refrain from allowing their minor children to drive, as it not only endangers their lives but also the lives of other road users.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have booked a total of 1,275 cases against minors found driving motor vehicles on the city roads, during a special drive conducted between April 5 and 22.

As part of stringent enforcement, requisitions were submitted to the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) for cancellation of Registration Certificates (RCs) of vehicles involved. As a result, registration of 35 such vehicles has been cancelled till now for a period of one year. Cancellation of the RCs for remaining vehicles are under process.

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The Hyderabad Traffic Police requested parents and guardians to refrain from allowing their minor children to drive, as it not only endangers their lives but also the lives of other road users.

Additionally, as per enforcement provisions, minors who are caught while driving will not be eligible for obtaining Driving License till they attain the age of 25 years.