JAMMU, Jan. 24 -- The Transport Department, Jammu & Kashmir, has launched a Union Territory-wide enforcement drive against motor vehicles fitted with unauthorised high-intensity white LED headlights and other non-standard lighting systems in view of growing concerns over road safety.
The Transport Commissioner has directed all enforcement agencies, including Regional Transport Officers (RTOS), Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOS), Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIS) and field enforcement staff, to initiate strict action against vehicles using high-intensity lights that cause glare and impair visibility for other road users.
Officials stated that the blinding effect of such non-standard lighting systems has emerged as a serious road s...