Modified Your Bullet To Make This Kind Of Sound? Over 4,000 Riders Fined In Mumbai
In Mumbai, residents are grappling with sleepless nights and rising accidents as motorcycles fitted with silencers that sound like firecrackers continue to roar through the streets despite repeated police warnings.
In 2024, the Mumbai Traffic Police launched a special campaign to address this issue, targeting two-wheeler riders who flouted the rules. During the campaign, a total of 4,189 e-challans were issued, and fines amounting to Rs 41,89,000 were collected, underscoring the severity of the problem.
Police took strict action against offenders, seizing and crushing thousands of silencers that mimic firecracker sounds under a road roller to prevent their reuse. In cases where fines remained unpaid, court notices were issued directly to the vehicle owners.
Under the Motor Vehicles Act 198, vehicle modifications that violate regulations attract a minimum fine of Rs 1000, and in some cases, criminal charges are filed.
What Makes The Danger Worse
The noise from such silencers is not just irritating but also harmful to health. Constant exposure puts strain on the ears, with the elderly and children most affected. The risk of accidents rises sharply when riders combine these silencers with stunts or high-speed turns. Such bikes are often seen in large numbers during festival rallies, where the deafening noise troubles citizens and causes other drivers to lose balance on the road.
Noisy bikes tearing through busy Mumbai areas late at night or early in the morning are instantly recognizable. They cause disturbed sleep, distract students, and add to the discomfort of patients. The problem is felt most acutely in sensitive zones such as hospitals, schools, and residential colonies.
Ongoing Police Crackdown
The Mumbai Police continue to act against violators, with no exemptions for those using such silencers for style or hobby. The police have indicated plans to intensify their efforts in the future.
What Citizens Can Do
Citizens are encouraged to report sightings of two-wheelers with 'firecracker' silencers to the traffic police and adhere to vehicle regulations themselves. Under the Motor Vehicles Act, illegal modifications result in fines, and severe cases may lead to criminal charges.
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