Chittoor police intensify crackdown against underage driving amid rising accidents
Minor drivers were involved in nine fatal road accidents and four non-fatal accidents in the district between January and July this year, says SP
Chittoor police have ramped up efforts to curb underage driving, citing the increasing number of accidents involving minors, Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi announced on Sunday. Between January and July 2025, nine fatal and four non-fatal accidents were attributed to minor drivers in the district. In 2025 alone, 11 lives were lost due to underage driving, with eight non-fatal accidents also reported.
Dudi emphasized the dangers of minors operating vehicles on public roads. To combat this issue, special police teams are being formed to intensify surveillance and enforcement. Six e-challans were issued till July 2026, leading to a total penalty of ₹30,210. In 2025, 281 e-challans were issued, generating ₹1.50 lakh in fines. Dudi urged parents not to allow their minors to drive, warning that legal action and vehicle confiscation could follow.
He called upon parents, schools, and the public to cooperate in preventing underage driving, stating that stricter parental supervision and adherence to traffic rules would significantly reduce road accidents.
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