Hyderabad Traffic Police Book 149 Cases Against Overloaded School Autos, Register 2 Drunk Driving Violations
Hyderabad Traffic Police checked 1,852 school vehicles, booked 149 cases against overloaded school autos and registered 2 drunken driving cases during a special drive launched on June 16, 2026, to protect school children.
To ensure the safety and security of school children, the Hyderabad Traffic Police launched a special drive against school vehicles carrying children beyond the permitted seating capacity and against drunken driving. The drive commenced on 16-06-2026 and will continue across Hyderabad city.
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As part of the special drive, Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted checks on school buses, vans and auto-rickshaws carrying extra school children and also targeted drunken driving and other traffic violations. During the operation, 1,852 vehicles were checked, 149 cases were booked against school auto-rickshaws for carrying children in excess of the permitted seating capacity, and 2 cases were registered against auto-rickshaw drivers transporting school children in a drunken condition. The enforcement drive is ongoing across the city.
1,852 School Vehicles Checked During Special Enforcement Drive
According to the Hyderabad Traffic Police, special teams inspected school transport vehicles and monitored compliance with safety regulations.
The drive focused on:
- School buses
- School vans
- Auto-rickshaws transporting school children
- Drunken driving violations
- Other traffic violations
During the special drive conducted from 16-06-2026, police checked:
- 1,852 school buses, vans and auto-rickshaws
- Booked 149 cases against school auto-rickshaws carrying children beyond the permitted seating capacity
- Registered 2 cases against auto-rickshaw drivers transporting school children in a drunken condition
Meetings With School Managements and Counseling for Parents
As part of the campaign, special teams held meetings with school managements and counseled parents who were carrying extra children on their two-wheelers.
Officials explained the do’s and don’ts related to the safety and security of school children and urged parents to strictly follow traffic and safety regulations.
Hyderabad Traffic Police Appeal to Parents and Schools
The Hyderabad Traffic Police requested all parents not to send their children in vehicles carrying passengers beyond the permitted seating capacity.
Police stated that transporting children in excess of vehicle capacity endangers the lives of children.
The department also requested school managements and parents to verify the validity of the following documents before engaging vehicles for transporting children to schools:
- Driving Licence of the driver
- Registration Certificate
- Insurance Certificate
- Fitness Certificate of the vehicle
Citizens Asked to Report School Vehicle Violations
The Hyderabad Traffic Police appealed to citizens to report traffic violations committed by school buses, vans and autos.
Complaints can be reported through:
- Hyderabad Traffic Police Facebook
- X (Twitter)
- Traffic Help Line: 9010203626
Officials said public cooperation is important for ensuring the safety and security of school children in Hyderabad City.
Statement by D. Joel Davis, IPS
The press note was issued by D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad.
The note was addressed to all Editors and Directors of Print and Electronic Media and FM Stations with a request to provide wide publicity and telecast the information in the interest of public safety.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police special drive, which began on 16-06-2026, is being conducted across the city to ensure the safety and security of school children. During the enforcement drive, police checked 1,852 school vehicles, booked 149 cases against school auto-rickshaws carrying children beyond the permitted seating capacity, and registered 2 drunken driving cases against auto-rickshaw drivers transporting school children. The drive remains ongoing, and citizens have been urged to report violations through Hyderabad Traffic Police social media platforms or the Traffic Help Line 9010203626.
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