Bengaluru: In a statewide crackdown on traffic violations, Karnataka police have registered 19,448 cases against vehicles with faulty number plates in just 22 days. This operation is part of a broader effort to address the alarming rise in illegal activities and traffic rule violations across major cities.
Bengaluru leads the list with 9,816 cases, followed by Mysuru with 672 cases, and Mangaluru with 550 cases. Kodagu and Ramanagara reported the fewest cases, with just 21 and 35 respectively.
Mangaluru police, responsible for 550 of the registered cases, have been particularly vigilant. The operation highlights the seriousness of the issue, as faulty number plates are not only a traffic violation but also a potential cover for more severe crimes. Vehicles with such plates are difficult to track, making them ideal for those involved in hit-and-run incidents or other illegal activities.
The cases are being registered under the Motor Vehicles Act, and offenders are being instructed to install proper number plates. The police have noted that many of these vehicles are used in dangerous stunts, with drivers often covering the plates with stickers, bending them, or using plates that can be easily manipulated to evade detection.
Alok Kumar, the ADGP for Traffic and Road Safety, emphasized the gravity of the situation in a post on X (formerly Twitter): “Faulty and illegal number plates are used to violate traffic rules and also in crimes.”
This concerted effort by the traffic police is expected to curb the growing trend of traffic violations and ensure that vehicles on the road can be properly identified and held accountable for any infractions.