Additional Commissioner (Traffic) P Viswa Prasad says strict instructions given to traders to comply with legal regulations while carrying out business activities, emphasises implications of non-compliance
Published Date – 23 February 2025, 12:45 AM
Hyderabad: Additional Commissioner (Traffic) P Viswa Prasad has warned of stringent action against traders and car décor makers for illegal fixing of black films, sirens, musical and multi-tone horns, modified silencers, number plates and vehicle modifications.
Speaking at an awareness campaign conducted by the Hyderabad Traffic Police for car décor makers and traders on Saturday, the Commissioner said already strict instructions were given to the traders to comply with all legal regulations while carrying out their business activities and emphasised the implications of non-compliance.
He explained various rules and sought their cooperation in this regard. He also asked them to educate customers and maintain records of jobs done.
The Commissioner went to the extent of saying that if such violations are noticed, the traders concerned will be treated as abettors of violation.
He pointed out that compliance of these rules enhances road safety, reduces accidents, protects vulnerable road users and promotes a culture of responsibility and accountability.
As part of the campaign, traders and mechanics were educated on the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules related to the above aspects, which was followed by a question and answer session.
Around 250 owners of car decors shops, automobile shops, automobile workshops, manufacturers of registration number plates and mechanics attended and police officials attended.
