Autodriver uses two phones and headphones while driving; Hyderabad Police chief asks people to dial 112 if drivers don’t heed requests

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has directed the Hyderabad Traffic Police to trace an autorickshaw driver who was watching a movie on a mobile phone while driving and wearing headphones.

Mr. Sajjanar, in a post on X on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) shared a video showing two mobile phones positioned in front of the driver, with one displaying navigation directions and the other playing a movie. The driver was also seen wearing large, illuminated headphones.

The autorickshaw, bearing registration number TG15U2657, was brought to the commissioner’s notice through the video shared on social media. Mr. Sajjanar instructed the Hyderabad Traffic Police to identify the driver and initiate stringent legal action in accordance with the law.

Any vehicle

Warning against the dangers of distracted driving, Mr. Sajjanar said that using mobile phones, headphones or earbuds while driving any vehicle, including two-wheelers, cars, autorickshaws, buses and lorries, posed a serious threat to road safety.

Dial 112

The Commissioner urged passengers to remain alert during their journeys and speak up if they notice drivers using mobile phones or wearing headphones while driving. If drivers failed to heed their warnings, passengers should call the emergency helpline 112 and inform the police, he advised.