Hyderabad Traffic Police book five cases over fake, tampered number plates

Hyderabad Traffic Police registered five cases and seized several vehicles during a special drive against fake and tampered number plates. Motorists were warned that altered registration details and unauthorised plates could result in criminal cases and vehicle seizure.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have registered five cases against motorists allegedly using fake or tampered number plates and seized several vehicles during a special enforcement drive conducted over the past week.

The cases were registered in Toli Chowk, Bahadurpura, Banjara Hills, Chilakalguda and Atmakur in Wanaparthy district between November 5 and 12.

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Police found multiple registration numbers being used on two-wheelers, allegedly to conceal vehicle identities and evade traffic enforcement.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D Joel Davis warned that using fake or altered number plates would result in a criminal case and vehicle seizure.

He stressed that only government-approved High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) are permitted and warned against altering digits or using unauthorised stickers.

Traffic officials said the special enforcement drive will continue across the city.