India, Sept. 17 -- Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) has issued a circular banning illegal modifications in vehicles, particularly those being converted into DJ vehicles, warning of strict action against violators.
The move comes after several recent accidents linked to unsafe DJ vehicles, which often involve unauthorised structural changes, oversized sound systems, lights, and loud music. Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena expressed serious concern over the issue and directed the department to act firmly.
According to the circular, any unauthorised alteration to a vehicle's structure, such as changes in height, length, or width, will invite penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act. Fitness and regis...