Meghalaya: Around 800 Vehicles Fined For Using Tinted Glasses
First Published: 18th August, 2024 17:20 IST
According to Indian laws, car windows must have a minimum visibility of 70 % for rear and front glasses and 50 % for side glasses.
In a proactive move to enhance road safety and enforce legal regulations, the East Khasi Hills District Police in Meghalaya conducted a special drive against the use of tinted glass on car windows.
During the drive, approximately 800 vehicles were found violating the ban.
Police not only fined the vehicle owners for flouting rules but also removed the tinted glasses and compounded them in alignment with the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and Supreme Court directives, said East Khai Hills SP Sylvester.
The usage of tinted glasses on vehicles was banned in India by the Supreme Court in 2012 to reduce the excessive number of crimes committed in moving cars and to ensure the safety of both citizens and passengers.
According to Indian laws, car windows must have a minimum visibility of 70 % for rear and front glasses and 50 % for side glasses.
Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, SP Sylvester said that police have initiated round-the-clock checks at designated Nakas across the region to strengthen road safety and prevent criminal activities.
He said that drivers found violating the prohibition on tinted windows will face penalties as stipulated by the legal framework, reinforcing the district’s commitment to a safer and more secure driving environment.
Also Read: Former Meghalaya CM Salseng C. Marak Laid to Rest with Full State Honours
Also Watch:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong Making Steady Recovery, Will Resume Work Soon
18th September 2024Live Assam Govt Transfers 3 SPs, Several Other Police Officers
18th September 2024Live 50 Injured in Head-On Collision Between Two Buses on Assam’s NH 17
18th September 2024Live Union Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election proposal
18th September 2024WE RECOMMEND
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong Making Steady Recovery, Will Resume Work Soon
Tynsong was initially admitted to the ICU at Nazareth Hospital in Shillong on September 9 after experiencing a haemorrhage.
18th September 2024Meghalaya Govt Organises Job Fair to Address Employment Issues
"Our young population represents a significant portion of our community, and we must create more avenues for employment to meet their needs," said Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh.
17th September 2024Star-Studded Lineup: Akon, Boney M’s Maizie Williams, and Lucas Set to Rock Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
Tickets are available from Rs.3,299, with exclusive packages reaching Rs.13,999.
17th September 2024Meghalaya govt to send fact-finding teams to schools to probe low enrollment
The Minister has also expressed concern about the high dropout rates in Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) schools and rejected intimidation from teachers who prioritize salary increases over improving
17th September 2024Cong Not a Force, Gambegre By-poll Will be a Contest Between NPP and TMC: Meghalaya Minister Rakkam A. Sangma
National People’s Party leader and Cabinet Minister Rakkam A Sangma has asserted that the upcoming Gambegre by-poll will be between the NPP and Trinamool Congress (TMC). The Meghalaya minister feels that the Congress is a diminishing force and has already lost significance in the Garo Hills region. Speaking to media, Sangma said, “It was very […]
17th September 2024