10 August,2026 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The campaign aims to prevent road accidents and ensure safer travel for motorists across the city. Pic/ Mumbai Traffic Police
The Mumbai Traffic Police have launched a special âDazzling Light' drive to crack down on vehicles fitted with intense and glaring lights that can impair the vision of motorists and increase the risk of road accidents at night.
The drive targets the use of unauthorised additional flashlights, LED bars, fancy lights, and high-intensity headlights, which can temporarily affect the vision of oncoming motorists and potentially lead to serious accidents.
The campaign aims to prevent road accidents and ensure safer travel for motorists across the city.
Acting on the directions of the police took action against 1,394 vehicles across 41 traffic divisions during the campaign period.
A total fine of Rs 7.5 lakh was imposed on the vehicle owners and drivers concerned.
The Mumbai Traffic Police said the special drive will continue in the coming days.
Motorists have been advised to use low-beam headlights while driving at night and refrain from using unauthorised flash lights, LED bars, fancy lights, and other high-intensity lighting that could affect the vision of other road users.
The police have also urged motorists to strictly follow traffic rules and cooperate with authorities.
Emphasising that road safety is a shared responsibility, the Mumbai Traffic Police appealed to citizens to cooperate with the department and help ensure safe travel for themselves and fellow road users.
In April, the Mumbai Traffic Police launched a city-wide crackdown on private vehicles illegally using beacon lights and sirens, days after a Mid-Day exposé highlighted the alleged misuse of police-style stickers and flashing lights.
Acting swiftly, traffic officials conducted enforcement drives across the city on April 1 and 2, targeting private vehicles fitted with unauthorised red, blue and yellow beacon lights.
Officials said such lights are often used to mimic VIP movement and allegedly help motorists bypass traffic.
The traffic police warned that the use of unauthorised beacon lights or sirens will attract hefty fines.
In serious cases, vehicle registrations may be cancelled, while legal proceedings could also be initiated against offenders.
Joint Commissioner of Police Anil Kumbhare confirmed that the crackdown is ongoing and will be intensified.
The traffic police appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and report vehicles using unauthorised beacon lights or sirens.
People can share photographs of such violations through the department's official social media handles or helplines.
Sources said several of the vehicles targeted during the drives were allegedly linked to government employees, politicians and senior officials, none of whom are legally permitted to use such lights.
"All unauthorised lights were removed and seized. Fines were imposed and strict warnings issued," a source said, adding that repeat offenders would face stricter legal action.
