Mysore/Mysuru: In a rigorous crackdown on vehicles with excessively bright LED headlights, the police are taking stringent actions to prevent accidents, some of which have been fatal. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Training, Traffic, and Road Safety, Alok Kumar, shared this initiative on his ‘X’ account, highlighting the severity of the issue.
The police have registered 381 cases in Mysuru city and 91 cases in the district against motorists who have installed these bright headlights. Such headlights can blind the vision of oncoming motorists, significantly increasing the risk of accidents.
Despite prior warnings to remove the bright headlights and replace them with prescribed bulbs of appropriate brightness before July 1, many motorists did not comply. As a result, the police conducted drives from July 1 to 7, registering numerous cases across various regions.
In addition to the cases in Mysuru, 60 cases were registered in Mandya, 105 in Hassan, 193 in Kodagu, and 269 in Chamarajanagar. Bengaluru topped the list with 3,354 cases. Across the state, a total of 8,244 cases have been registered from July 1 to 7, as reported by ADGP Alok Kumar.
The police ban on installing bright headlights aims to enhance road safety by reducing accidents caused by impaired vision from glaring lights. This statewide initiative underscores the commitment to enforcing traffic regulations and ensuring safer roads for all motorists.