Dimapur Traffic Police order to remove films from vehicle glasses

Dimapur, September 7 (MExN): The Dimapur Traffic Police has reminded all vehicle owners to remove all films from the vehicles glasses. In a press release issued through the PRO, Dimapur Police, the Traffic Police reminded of the judgment of the apex Court in Avishek Goenka Vs Union of India & others, where it prohibited the use of black films of any VLT percentage or any other materials upon the safety glasses, windshield (front and rear), and side glasses of all vehicles throughout the country. The Dimapur Traffic Police has in the current drive removed black films from 549 vehicles till date.

  Meanwhile, the release also cautioned that those found using unauthorized designated plates and beacon lights, vehicles with UR/AF display plates will be booked under relevant laws.   Hospitals and ambulance operators have also been informed to give proper instruction to drivers and technicians not to misuse the sirens and emergency lights when the vehicles are not carrying patients. Violators will be booked if found misusing the same, it added.