The special drive was conducted from June 1 to Oct 26
Mumbai: Mumbai Traffic Police penalised more than 12,500 vehicles for using ‘dazzling’ or fancy headlights during a special drive from June 1 to Oct 26, issuing fines totalling up to Rs 88 lakh. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
Officials said these lights impaired other motorists’ vision, endangered their safety and increased the risk of crashes. Officials said the campaign would continue and warned motorists against using unauthorised flashing lights or LED bars on their vehicles at night. Traffic Police took action under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules and Motor Vehicles Act after receiving complaints about motorists using illegal flashing lights, LED bars and fancy headlights. Traffic police advised drivers to use low beam while driving at night. Download the TOI App.