Telangana cancels car vehicle registration for a year after minor drives on busy road
The Telangana Transport Department has cancelled the registration of a vehicle for one year after a minor was caught driving it on a busy road. This action is part of a broader enforcement campaign in India to curb juvenile driving and hold vehicle owners accountable.
Why it matters
Strict enforcement of traffic laws regarding minors is a significant public safety measure aimed at reducing road accidents in urban areas.
The Telangana Transport Department on Monday (July 13, 2026) cancelled the registration of a vehicle for one year after it was allegedly found being driven by a minor and accompanied by Police Sub-Inspector, on a busy road in Narsingi.
The action comes a day after the Sub-Inspector Pujari Thirupathi was booked after his granddaughter was seen driving the car on the Gandhamguda-Bairagiguda road in Narsingi.
The Transport department said the action was taken under Section 199A(4) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Officials warned that owners or guardians who permit minors to drive would be deemed guilty under the law and liable for punishment, while the minor would be ineligible to obtain a driving licence until attaining the age of 25 years.
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