Hyderabad: 5 criminal cases filed for use of fake licence plates

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have registered five criminal cases over the week over the use of fraudulent registration plates, allegedly to conceal vehicle identity, evade enforcement, and violate rules.

The criminal cases were registered under various police stations spanning Tolichowki, Bahadurpura, Banjara Hills, Chilkaguda, and Atmakur. The fake registration plates were used on three motorcycles and two scooters.

Only government-approved registration plates are legally permitted, said the police, pointing out that custom alterations, missing digits, or temporary stickers are strictly illegal.

They also cautioned against using fake or manipulated registration plates, as this will result in severe legal consequences, including criminal prosecution and the immediate seizure of the vehicle.