Vlogging, recording videos from car’s cabin can get you in trouble: High Court from this state announces strict challans

In a move aimed at enhancing road safety, the Kerala High Court has issued stringent orders against illegally modified vehicles and vloggers who record videos from the driver’s cabin of moving vehicles, a report from LiveLaw said. The court’s order aims to curb unsafe practices that endanger road users and violate the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.
The court said that vloggers filming inside the driver’s cabin while the vehicle is in motion compromise the driver’s concentration, posing a serious threat to road safety.Moreover, the High Court has instructed the Enforcement Officers in the Motor Vehicles Department to collect evidence from online platforms like YouTube. These officers are tasked with identifying videos showcasing extensively modified vehicles and taking appropriate action against the vehicle owners and vloggers involved. Vloggers recording inside driver cabins while the vehicle is moving will face penalties for distracting the driver and putting the safety of other motorists at risk.

Vehicle owners found to have made illegal modifications will face a fine of Rs 5,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act. The court’s decision cracks down on illegal modifications, such as illegal lights and exhaust systems, contributing to excessive light, smoke, and noise emissions, violating safety standards and contributing to pollution.
Furthermore, registration certificates (RC) of extensively modified vehicles will be canceled or suspended. The court also warned against the misuse of official emblems and name boards on vehicles to evade tolls, parking charges, and police checks. Violations in this regard will lead to prosecution, ensuring adherence to regulations governing the display of state and national emblems.