Traffic police to intensify enforcement drive Sistla Dakshina Murthy | Published on :

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Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has issued a stern warning to motorists over frequent violations of traffic rules in Hyderabad.

He particularly cautioned against the growing menace of using mobile phones or earphones while driving, calling it a “serious and punishable offense” that endangers not just the driver but also others on the road.

Distractions behind the wheel are a major cause of accidents

Highlighting recent incidents, Sajjanar said that several road accidents have been linked to drivers getting distracted by mobile phones while operating vehicles.

Traffic police have observed that auto-rickshaw, cab, and bike taxi drivers are among the worst off

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