Autodriver uses two phones and headphones while driving; Hyderabad Police chief asks people to dial 112 if drivers don’t heed requests
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has ordered action against an autorickshaw driver caught on video watching a movie while driving. The driver was also using headphones, prompting authorities to warn the public about the dangers of distracted driving.
Why it matters
It underscores the growing public safety concerns regarding distracted driving and the use of digital devices in public transport.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has directed the Hyderabad Traffic Police to trace an autorickshaw driver who was watching a movie on a mobile phone while driving and wearing headphones.
Mr. Sajjanar, in a post on X on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) shared a video showing two mobile phones positioned in front of the driver, with one displaying navigation directions and the other playing a movie. The driver was also seen wearing large, illuminated headphones.
The autorickshaw, bearing registration number TG15U2657, was brought to the commissioner’s notice through the video shared on social media. Mr. Sajjanar instructed the Hyderabad Traffic Police to identify the driver and initiate stringent legal action in accordance with the law.
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