A BMW driver in Hyderabad was apprehended by traffic police for allegedly employing a sophisticated method to alter his car’s number plate in order to evade fines. The police uncovered this tactic during a check aimed at curbing drunk driving in the affluent Jubilee Hills area. The driver, suspected to be intoxicated, had installed a remote-controlled system that could flip the number plates with a simple button press.
The traffic authorities were astonished to find such an advanced mechanism on the vehicle for altering the number plate. The driver had affixed two plates – one from Delhi and the other from Telangana – to dodge penalties. This incident is reportedly the first of its kind involving a vehicle equipped with such a high-tech alteration system. The police impounded the car and initiated legal proceedings, with investigations ongoing.
Hyderabad traffic police disclosed that they have recorded 466 cases of drunk driving over the last two days, with a strong emphasis on enforcing road safety measures. The majority of violations involved riders of two-wheelers, particularly in the 21–30 age bracket. Notably, 16 individuals have been convicted and sentenced to jail for their offenses. Additionally, Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted a special operation targeting drunk driving, leading to the capture of 240 offenders, including riders of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers.
The offenders were categorized based on their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels, with varying degrees of intoxication observed. Those found driving under the influence will face legal consequences, as driving while intoxicated is considered a severe offense. Offenders will be presented before the court for further action, as reiterated by Cyberabad Police, warning of the serious implications of driving under the influence of alcohol.
