Jaipur police seized 141 vehicles within three days for illegal black window tinting, a violation under Indian traffic laws. The police carried out the crackdown targeting vehicles with illegal window tints and other modifications. The operation aimed to reduce traffic violations and restrict vehicles often linked to criminal activities. Authorities seized a total of 141 vehicles during the drive, including 100 four-wheelers and 41 modified two-wheelers.
The Jaipur Police seized vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act, targeting dark window films, modified high-performance bikes, and those linked to crimes like kidnapping, robbery, and chain-snatching. DCP Rajashri Raj Varma led the drive, with Additional DCP Lalit Sharma overseeing.
Local media reported the action, while a video of the drive was shared on Instagram by Jaipur Dronie. The clip begins with officers surrounding a black Mahindra Scorpio Classic fitted with fully blacked-out windows, where one policeman is seen peeling off the tint from the driver's side. The footage then shifts to a lineup of black Mahindra Thars, also targeted in the operation.
The crackdown also extended to two-wheelers, with several Royal Enfield motorcycles and a KTM RC sports bike seized for using loud aftermarket exhausts. The video later shifts to drone footage, capturing the scale of the operation. From above, more than 20 Mahindra Thars and over 15 Mahindra Scorpio Classics can be seen lined up, alongside other vehicles, including Hyundai Cretas and a few sedans. The aerial visuals highlight the sheer number of vehicles targeted, reflecting the police's strong stance against traffic violations in Jaipur.
Towards the conclusion of the clip, police officers are shown removing stickers and decals from the windshields of the seized cars, ensuring compliance with road safety norms. All black window films were stripped off as part of the enforcement drive. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Jaipur, accompanied by senior officers, supervised the entire process, underscoring the seriousness of the campaign. The footage portrays a coordinated effort by the authorities to restore lawful standards and discourage motorists from flouting established traffic rules.
As per the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, reinforced by a Supreme Court ruling in 2012, Rule 100(2) strictly prohibits the use of black films or any Visible Light Transmission (VLT) films on windscreens and side windows of vehicles. The regulation aims to ensure visibility and safety on roads. Even clear UV-protection films are considered illegal if applied after the vehicle leaves the factory, making any post-manufacture tinting or film application a violation of the law.
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