Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 4,197 motorists for using mobile phones while driving during a week-long special enforcement drive held from November 1 to 7, with two-wheeler riders accounting for the overwhelming majority of violations.
Of the motorists booked, 4,038 were riding two-wheelers, while 38 were driving three-wheelers and 121 were operating four-wheelers, according to Hyderabad Traffic Police. The figures show that two-wheeler users made up more than 96 per cent of the cases recorded during the enforcement period.
The drive targeted the use of mobile phones while driving, a violation that police said affects concentration and slows a driver’s reaction time. The department warned that distracted driving increases the risk of collisions and can endanger both the person operating the vehicle and other road users.
The concentration of cases among two-wheeler riders is significant for Hyderabad’s street network, where motorcycles and scooters form a substantial share of daily traffic. Riders using mobile phones may have reduced control over their vehicles while also dividing their attention between road conditions, traffic movements and the device.
Hyderabad Traffic Police said it was following a zero-tolerance policy towards mobile phone use while driving. The department did not disclose the total number of vehicles checked, the locations covered or the penalties imposed in the individual cases during the week-long operation.
The enforcement drive comes as traffic police continue to use special operations to address specific road-safety violations. In this case, the department said similar drives would continue to be conducted regularly, indicating that action against mobile phone use while driving is not limited to the November 1-7 campaign.
The police warning places the violation in the wider context of road-user safety: a momentary loss of concentration can affect reaction time and increase the danger of a collision. For pedestrians, cyclists, passengers and other motorists, the risks extend beyond the driver who is using the phone.
Hyderabad Traffic Police’s next step is to continue regular special enforcement drives against the violation. The department has not announced a further schedule or provided a projected number of cases for subsequent operations.
