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Hyderabad Auto Driver Watches Movie While Driving Sparks Safety Warning From CP Sajjanar
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CNBC TV18•14-10-2026, 23:45
Hyderabad Auto Driver Watches Movie While Driving Sparks Safety Warning From CP Sajjanar
- •Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned against dangerous driving after a video surfaced showing an auto-rickshaw driver watching a movie on one phone and using another for navigation.
- •The driver was also wearing large headphones, which could cut him off from surrounding sounds and significantly increase the risk of a major accident.
- •Sajjanar stated that such behavior violates the Motor Vehicles Act, potentially resulting in heavy fines and the cancellation of the driving licence.
- •Motorists across all vehicle types were urged to avoid mobile phones and headphones, while passengers were advised to speak up or call emergency helpline 112 against unsafe driving.
- •Traffic police have been instructed to trace the auto-rickshaw with registration number TG15U2657 and take strict legal action.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar instructed traffic police to trace the auto-rickshaw bearing registration number TG15U2657 and pursue stringent legal action under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The driver operated his auto-rickshaw while watching a movie on one mobile phone, using a second phone for navigation, and wearing large, illuminated headphones that could block out surrounding sounds.
Commissioner Sajjanar urged passengers to stay alert, confront drivers using phones or headphones, and immediately call the emergency helpline 112 if the driver refuses to comply.
