Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Motorists Report Continued Traffic Police Coercion
The Telangana High Court recently said that traffic police cannot take away car keys or force people to pay old fines right away.
The court said that if someone doesn't want to pay a fine, they can say no and argue against it later in court.
But some motorists say that police are still doing this.
The police say they haven't got the official order yet and are waiting for instructions.
The court also said that police can't act like judges on the road and must follow the proper legal process to collect fines.
Telangana High Court ruled that traffic police cannot snatch vehicle keys or force on-the-spot payment of old fines.
Motorists report continued coercion by traffic police despite the High Court order.
Traffic stops cannot turn into punishment without trial; motorists have the right to contest challans.
Police must follow due process for recovery of dues, including issuing notices and filing cases in court.
Traffic officials await clarity on implementation of the High Court order.
- Who
- Motorists and traffic police in Hyderabad
- What
- Motorists report continued coercion by traffic police despite High Court order
- When
- A day after the Telangana High Court order
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To recover pending challans
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Court Order Date
- Earlier this week
- Court Ruling
- Traffic police cannot snatch keys or force on-the-spot payment of old fines
- Motorist Rights
- Right to contest challans without harassment
- Police Procedure
- Must follow due process for recovery of dues