- DIMAPUR — Kohima Police have issued a public
advisory announcing a crackdown on unauthorised vehicle modifications,
effective immediately.
- It warned that any alteration deviating from the
manufacturer's original specifications is a violation of the Motor Vehicle Act,
1988, and related regulations.
- According to the advisory, specific prohibited modifications
include exhaust system modifications, particularly in two-wheelers;
retrofitting excessively bright or non-standard LED lights; installation of
sirens or blinkers without proper authorisation; and applying tinted films to
windshields and windows that reduce visibility.
- “Kohima Police will intensify enforcement against these
violations and rigorously enforce these provisions in the coming days. Any
vehicle found contravening the Act will be liable to seizure, and the
owner/operator will face legal consequences as prescribed by law,” it warned.
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