Mega Road Safety Drive in Rajasthan: Over 1 Lakh Vehicles Penalized in 12 Days for Black Films, VIP Hooters, and Violations

JAIPUR: In a massive crackdown aimed at ensuring safe, smooth, and disciplined road transport, the Rajasthan Police has launched a rigorous state-wide ‘Mega Road Safety Campaign’. Adopting a strict zero-tolerance policy against those flouting traffic rules and flaunting illegal VIP culture on the roads, the police have taken legal action—including challans and vehicle seizures—against a record 1,02,878 vehicles within just 12 days, between June 4 and June 15, 2026.

Key Highlights of this News:

• Record-Breaking Action: Over 1 lakh vehicles were penalized or seized across Rajasthan within 12 days under a zero-tolerance policy.
• Massive Strike on Tinted Glasses: The highest number of penalties (39,417) were issued to vehicle owners using illegal black films on their windows.
• Jaipur West Tops the List: In district-wise actions, Jaipur West led the state with the highest number of traffic enforcements on June 15.
• Crackdown on ‘VIP Culture’: Police took strict action against unauthorized red-blue beacons, hooters, pressure horns, and illegal vehicle modifications.

Comprehensive Crackdown Across Multiple Categories

Operating under the directives of Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar Sharma, this intensive campaign is being spearheaded by DG (Traffic) Anil Paliwal and ADG (Traffic) Dr. B.L. Meena. The traffic police are keeping a vigilant eye on habitual offenders and illegal modifications. The breakdown of the actions taken over the 12-day period is as follows:

• Illegal Black Films (Tinted Glass): 39,417 cases
• Defective/Illegal Number Plates: 26,545 cases
• Unauthorized Words, Symbols, and Writings: 14,119 cases
• Illegal Structural Modifications: 9,870 cases
• Unauthorized Red/Blue Beacons, Flashers, and Hooters: 7,428 cases
• Use of Pressure/Air Horns: 5,499 cases

Relentless Action Continues; Jaipur and Dholpur See Heavy Penalties

The intensity of the campaign is increasing with each passing day. On Monday, June 15 alone, legal action was taken against 7,208 vehicles across the state. This included 2,646 challans for black films and 1,926 for illegal number plates.

At the district level, Jaipur West recorded the highest number of actions on Monday with 470 cases. It was closely followed by Dholpur (321), Jaipur Traffic (308), Chittorgarh (303), Jaipur Rural (284), and Baran (271). While Baran and Chittorgarh reported the highest number of illegal number plate cases (150 each), the Jaipur Traffic Police led the charge in removing black films, acting on 204 vehicles in a single day.

DG Traffic Appeals for Public Cooperation

DG Traffic Anil Paliwal has strongly appealed to the citizens of Rajasthan to prioritize road safety and strictly adhere to traffic regulations. He made it clear that any form of illegal vehicle modification, use of pressure horns, tinted windows, or unauthorized beacons and hooters is strictly prohibited. Sending a stern warning to violators, he emphasized that this special enforcement drive will continue unabated to maintain a secure and disciplined traffic environment across the state.