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Lagos Cracks Down on Defaced, Unauthorised Vehicle Number Plates
Lagos State's renewed warning against the use of defaced, covered, or unauthorised vehicle number plates is both timely and necessary. In a megacity grappling with rapid urbanisation, rising vehicular traffic, and security concerns, proper vehicle identification is not a trivial matter—it is a cornerstone of law enforcement and public safety.
Hyderabad: Police seize BMW fitted with illegal flip number plate ...
Home | Hyderabad | Hyderabad Police Seize Bmw Fitted With Illegal Flip Number Plate System Hyderabad traffic police seized a BMW in Jubilee Hills after discovering a Chinese-style flip number plate system during a drunk driving check. The driver, found intoxicated, was booked for DUI and cheating, while police launched further investigation into the illegal modification. Published Date - 12 April 2026, 06:15 PM Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills police seized a BMW car after noticing that the car was equipped with a sophisticated, Chinese-style flip number plate system. The incident happened on Road No 1, Jubilee Hills, past midnight, when the driver, identified as Gautham, was caught during a drunk driving check. As the driver was drunk, a police constable was shifting the car to the roadside when he pressed a button fixed near the steering and the other constables who were standing on the road noticed the number plate flipping. Shocked over the find, the traffic police verified the chassis and engine number of the car and confirmed that the car was registered in Delhi. The police immediately seized the car. On checking the driver, with a breath analyser, Goutham’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level was 137. A case was booked against him for driving in an inebriated condition. “A complaint is made at the Jubilee Hills L&O police station against Gautham for cheating. The law and order police registered a case and are investigating it,” said Jubilee Hills Traffic Inspector, N Ravinder. A Chinese-style flip number plate system, often referred to as a motor-powered or remote-controlled license plate flipper, is a vehicle modification device designed to hide or change a vehicle’s license plate. Follow Us :
Hyd Car Number Plate Scam Leaves Even Police Shocked
A surprising incident in Hyderabad has raised concerns over misuse of technology in vehicles. During a drunken driving check in Jubilee Hills, police detained a man using a modified number plate system that could change instantly. According to officials, the vehicle was fitted with a mechanism that allowed the number plate to be altered at the press of a button. This enabled the driver to ...
FHP looks to crack down on devices blocking license plates
Florida Highway Patrol says they hope enhanced penalties on drivers using devices to obscure their license plate will help deter criminal activity.
