Hyderabad Traffic Police Register 6 Criminal Cases in Crackdown on Fake Number Plates, Vehicles Seized
Hyderabad Traffic Police registered six criminal cases and seized multiple vehicles during a special drive against fake number plates. Officials warned that only government-approved HSRP plates are legal.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have launched an intensified special enforcement drive against vehicles using fake, tampered, or unauthorized registration number plates following a surge in complaints. As part of the crackdown, six (06) criminal cases were registered over the past week, and multiple vehicles were identified and seized. Officials warned that such violations contravene the Motor Vehicles Act and other relevant legal provisions and reiterated a Zero Tolerance policy against fraudulent registration plates.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police Intensify Drive Against Fake Number Plates
According to a press note issued on July 31, 2026, the Hyderabad Traffic Police launched the special drive after witnessing a rise in complaints regarding fake number plates.
Officials stated that the use of fake, tampered, or unauthorized registration number plates is a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act and other applicable legal provisions.
Six Criminal Cases Registered, Vehicles Seized
As part of the ongoing enforcement drive:
- Six (06) criminal cases were registered during the past week.
- Multiple vehicles using fraudulent registration plates were identified.
- The vehicles were seized by the police.
According to the police, fake registration plates were allegedly being used to:
- Conceal vehicle identities
- Evade traffic enforcement
- Violate traffic regulations
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Cases Registered Across Six Police Station Jurisdictions
The criminal cases were registered under various Law & Order Police Stations in the following jurisdictions:
- Sultan Bazar Police Station
- Mehdipatnam Police Station
- Bahadurpura Police Station
- Peddapalli Police Station (Ramagundam)
- Medipally Police Station (Malkajgiri)
- Kattangur Police Station (Nalgonda)
Only Government-Approved HSRP Plates Are Legal
The Hyderabad Traffic Police clarified that only government-approved High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) are legally permitted.
Officials stated that the following are strictly illegal:
- Custom alterations to number plates
- Missing digits
- Temporary stickers used as registration plates
Hyderabad Traffic Police Issue Zero Tolerance Warning
The Hyderabad Traffic Police reiterated their Zero Tolerance policy towards fraudulent vehicle registration practices.
Citizens were warned that using fake or manipulated registration plates would result in:
- Severe legal consequences
- Criminal prosecution
- Immediate seizure of the vehicle
The department also appealed to all vehicle owners to strictly comply with prescribed number plate norms and traffic regulations.
Officials said these enforcement drives will continue across Hyderabad in a sustained, systematic, and vigorous manner to ensure:
- Public safety
- Lawful road usage
- Effective crime prevention
The press note was issued by D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Hyderabad City.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have intensified their crackdown on fake and tampered vehicle number plates, registering six criminal cases and seizing multiple vehicles over the past week. Officials have warned that only government-approved HSRP plates are legal and reiterated that strict legal action, including criminal prosecution and vehicle seizure, will continue against violators under the Motor Vehicles Act and other applicable laws.
