Hyderabad Police to Crack Down on Unlicensed Drivers from March 1

The Hyderabad Traffic Police will conduct continuous special drives against motorists driving without a valid Driving Licence (DL) starting from March 1, 2026. 

In a statement, Jt. Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis, IPS, urged all commuters to carry a valid Driving Licence while driving and advised those without one to



obtain it from the Road Transport Authority (RTA) at the earliest.

Police officials noted that a majority of road accidents involve drivers who do not possess a valid licence. Vehicle owners have also been cautioned against allowing unlicensed persons to drive their vehicles, stating that permitting such violations is a punishable offence.