Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Police Book 15,000 Drivers for Mirror Violations
Imagine you're riding a bike or driving a car.
Your mirrors are like special eyes that let you see what's behind you.
In Hyderabad, police found that almost 15,000 people weren't using their mirrors correctly between January and October 2025.
Some people even take their mirrors off because they think it looks cooler, or they fold them in.
But this makes it very hard to see other cars and bikes coming up behind.
This is dangerous because it can cause accidents, especially when changing lanes or on busy roads.
Police want everyone to remember that mirrors are super important for staying safe on the road, just like wearing a helmet.
Nearly 15,000 drivers were booked in Hyderabad and Rachakonda for not using rear-view mirrors properly from January to October 2025.
The absence or improper use of mirrors reduces a driver's ability to see vehicles approaching from behind, increasing the risk of accidents.
Many drivers remove mirrors for aesthetics or fold them, unaware of the significant safety hazard created by blind spots.
Side-swipe accidents are common due to vehicles without mirrors, particularly on narrow roads or during lane changes.
Traffic officials emphasize that mirrors are crucial for road safety, comparing their importance to helmets, and advise dealers to educate new buyers.
- Who
- Hyderabad and Rachakonda Traffic Police
- What
- Booked 14,739 motorists for driving without rear-view mirrors or failing to use them properly.
- When
- January to October 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Improper use or absence of mirrors is a major cause of road accidents, leading to reduced visibility of vehicles from behind and increasing the risk of collisions.
Drivers Removing/Folding Mirrors
Traffic Police and Safety Experts
Reason for mirror removal/folding
Drivers Removing/Folding Mirrors
Some drivers remove mirrors or fold them inward because they believe it gives their bikes a sleeker or cooler look.
Traffic Police and Safety Experts
While aesthetics might be a consideration for some, the primary concern for traffic officials and safety experts is the increased risk of accidents due to blind spots and reduced situational awareness.
Perceived importance of mirrors
Drivers Removing/Folding Mirrors
Motorists often underestimate the importance of rear-view mirrors, viewing them as less critical than helmets or avoiding drunk driving.
Traffic Police and Safety Experts
Traffic officials stress that rear-view mirrors are as essential as helmets, acting as 'second pair of eyes' vital for safe driving and preventing collisions.
- Total Cases Booked
- 14,739
- Period
- January - October 2025
- Commissionerates Involved
- Hyderabad and Rachakonda
- Cases in Rachakonda
- 6,298
- Cases in Hyderabad
- 8,441