Traffic Violators in Hyderabad Show No Fear of Fines; Rs. 311 Crore Penalties Imposed in 9 Months
Hyderabad | November 13,2026 | DeccanLive.com
Traffic rule violations continue to rise in Hyderabad, with many motorists showing little fear of fines or police action. Traffic police have imposed penalties worth Rs. 311 crore on traffic violators in the city over the past nine months.
According to traffic police records, the highest number of challans, amounting to Rs. 22 crore, were issued under the Kulsumpura Traffic Police Station limits. Saifabad Traffic Police Station recorded the lowest amount, with fines totalling Rs. 4 crore.
Many motorists continue to violate traffic rules in their hurry to reach their destinations. Some take wrong routes whenever they notice vehicle checks by the police. Others ignore instructions to wear helmets and seat belts. Despite repeated warnings about the dangers of overspeeding, many continue to drive recklessly.
Even after receiving traffic challans and facing police cases, some motorists do not change their behaviour. This continued negligence has become a major concern for traffic police officials.
Police officials hope that the implementation of new laws will bring at least some improvement in road discipline.
Traffic violations are increasing every year in Hyderabad. In one case, a single two-wheeler was issued challans worth more than Rs. 20,000 within a year.
In a tragic incident near Nallakunta Fever Hospital, a student riding a two-wheeler died after coming under a city bus while trying to avoid another bike coming from the wrong direction.
Wrong-side driving is also common on the Masab Tank-Mehdipatnam route, where motorists frequently take the wrong side at four different locations.
Traffic police have also registered a large number of violation cases in areas such as Abids, Asifnagar, Gudimalkapur, Attapur, Chilkalguda and Banjara Hills.
Despite heavy fines and police action, the continued disregard for traffic rules remains a serious challenge for Hyderabad traffic police.
