Over 4,000 motorists booked for mobile phone use while driving in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 4,197 motorists for using mobile phones while driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted from November 1 to 7. Most violators were two-wheeler riders.

Published Date – 7 November 2026, 09:10 PM

Over 4,000 motorists booked for mobile phone use while driving in Hyderabad
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Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 4,197 motorists for using mobile phones while driving during a special enforcement drive conducted from November 1 to 7.

Of the violators, 4,038 were two-wheeler riders, 38 were three-wheeler drivers and 121 were four-wheeler motorists.


Police warned that using a mobile phone while driving affects concentration, slows reaction time and increases the risk of collisions, endangering both motorists and other road users.

Hyderabad Traffic Police said it was following a zero-tolerance policy towards the violation and would continue conducting special enforcement drives regularly.

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