DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): The Dimapur Police Commissionerate has given vehicle owners and drivers a 30-day compliance window to verify and, wherever necessary, update, renew or rectify deficiencies in their vehicle documents.
In a press release, DCP (Crime)/PRO said maintenance of valid and updated vehicle documents was a statutory requirement under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the rules and amendments framed thereunder.
The compliance period is intended to facilitate voluntary compliance and would not be construed as a relaxation of or exemption from the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act or any other applicable law, it said.
The police clarified that enforcement action against traffic violations, unsafe driving and other offences detected during the 30-day period would continue in accordance with law.
For light motor vehicles, owners and drivers have been advised to ensure that the Registration Certificate (RC), valid driving licence, insurance, fitness certificate wherever applicable, permit for commercial/transport vehicles wherever applicable, and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate are valid and updated.
For heavy motor vehicles, transport and commercial vehicles, the required documents include RC, appropriate driving licence, insurance, fitness certificate, proof of payment of applicable motor vehicle tax, PUC certificate and valid permit, including route permit wherever applicable.
For two-wheelers, the required documents are RC, valid insurance, appropriate driving licence and PUC certificate wherever applicable.
For three-wheelers or autorickshaws, obtaining and displaying the prescribed Auto Rickshaw Display Card System (ARDCS) would be mandatory.
The police also advised vehicle owners to ensure that the particulars reflected in the relevant documents correspond with the actual ownership and other particulars of the vehicle.
The Commissionerate said particular attention would be given to vehicles registered outside Nagaland. Citing Section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act, it said owners of vehicles registered in another state and kept in Nagaland for more than 12 months are required to apply for assignment of a new registration mark in accordance with law.
On juvenile driving, the police said strict action would be taken against cases involving juveniles driving motor vehicles. Under Section 199A of the Act, the guardian or owner of the vehicle may be held liable for offences committed by a juvenile, subject to the provisions and presumptions under the law.
The police also reminded vehicle owners that following sale or transfer of a vehicle, the transfer of ownership must be duly reported and recorded under Section 50 of the Motor Vehicles Act and applicable procedures so that the RC reflects the lawful owner.
The use or installation of unauthorised multi-coloured flashing or strobe lights, including red, blue or other prohibited combinations, on private or unauthorised vehicles is prohibited, it said.
The police said such devices could create a false impression of official authority or priority and would be dealt with under applicable provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
It also warned against the use of high-intensity, improperly aligned or modified lights that cause glare, danger or inconvenience to other road users, saying such violations would be dealt with under the relevant provisions of law.
The Commissionerate appealed to all vehicle owners and drivers to use the 30-day period to verify and regularise their vehicle documents and ensure compliance with the law.
It said the initiative was aimed at promoting road safety, responsible vehicle ownership, lawful operation of vehicles and greater compliance with existing statutory provisions to make roads in Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland safer.
The police appealed for public cooperation in the interest of public safety and orderly traffic management.
Sunday, September 13, 2026