Blinding Lights, Rising Risks: Himachal Police Crack Down to Save Lives
As road accidents continue to climb across Himachal Pradesh, the state police are turning their focus to a silent but dangerous culprit—misuse of high beam headlights. What may seem like a small act of negligence has been linked to serious risks on the state’s winding mountain roads, where a sudden glare can blind an oncoming driver and turn a routine journey into tragedy.
Taking cues from Chandigarh and Delhi, Himachal Police have now categorized high beam misuse as dangerous driving under the Motor Vehicles Act. Offenders will face heavy fines ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000, suspension of driving licences, and stricter penalties for repeat violations.
Officials stress that low beam lights are sufficient for visibility at night and far safer for everyone on the road. On steep, narrow stretches, the blinding glare of high beams can cause drivers to lose control, putting pedestrians, bikers, and fellow motorists at grave risk.
Superintendents of Police across districts have been directed to monitor violations closely during routine traffic checks. The message is clear: no leniency will be shown. The crackdown is not about punishment alone—it’s about protecting lives and preventing avoidable accidents in the hills.
This move reflects a growing recognition that road safety is not just about speed limits or helmets—it’s about everyday choices drivers make, choices that can mean the difference between reaching home safely or not at all.
