Police crack down on modified exhausts, tinted glass on vehicles in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar

Police in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar launched a crackdown on traffic offenders, carrying out checks at five strategic locations. On the first day of the operation on Monday, fines totalling Rs 95,000 were collected from vehicle owners for various violations.

Inspections were conducted at prominent junctions, including Nandankanan, Jayadev Vihar, AG Chhak in Bhubaneswar, and Link Road in Cuttack.

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In response to non-compliance with vehicle regulations, officials removed black films from 19 cars, while 25 vehicles with modified silencers were seized. Around 72 vehicles were seized for illegal parking on the roadside.

Traffic officials have confirmed that these inspections will be intensified from tomorrow.

The drive highlights the increasing priority given to road safety and compliance with legal standards within urban areas.

“The special drive is being carried out by police with assistance from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) personnel. Some vehicle owners and drivers have become aware. However, still, there are some others who are flouting the prescribed motor vehicle norms,” DCP (Traffic), Tapan Mohanty expressed.

“An advisory was previously issued by the police on February 6 and relaxation was given till February 10. Thereafter, a crackdown on the use of black films and modified horns was started today. Basically, we want to make people aware,” the DCP (Traffic) stated.

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Four-wheeler windows must allow at least 70 per cent of visible light to pass through the front and rear windows and 50 per cent for the side windows, a press release said.

Worth mentioning, the State has witnessed over 50,000 road accidents in the past decade. Following the advice from the Supreme Court’s Committee on Road Safety, the measures have intensified to safeguard road users.