Underage driving: Hyderabad Traffic Police to cancel vehicle registration

In light of the rising incidents of minors driving vehicles on city roads and causing fatal road accidents, the Hyderabad Traffic Police (HTP) is launching a special enforcement drive from Saturday to curb this dangerous practice across Hyderabad. Necessary action against the violators, including cancellation of vehicle registration will also be taken-up during the course of the drive.

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, underage individuals are strictly prohibited from driving vehicle. If a minor is caught driving, the vehicle owner, typically the parent or registered owner is also held accountable and faces legal



consequences.

In light of the rising incidents of minors driving vehicles on city roads and causing fatal road accidents, the Hyderabad Traffic Police (HTP) is launching a special enforcement drive from Saturday to curb this dangerous practice across Hyderabad. Necessary action against the violators, including cancellation of vehicle registration will also be taken-up during the course of the drive.

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, underage individuals are strictly prohibited from driving vehicle. If a minor is caught driving, the vehicle owner, typically the parent or registered owner is also held accountable and faces legal consequences.