{
  "id": 5491013,
  "title": "Bengaluru Traffic: Renault Kwid Displays Abusive Message On LED Screen, Video Goes Viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/bengaluru-traffic-renault-kwid-displays-abusive-message-on-led-screen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:09:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/bengaluru-traffic-renault-kwid-displays-abusive-message-on-led-screen-video-goes-viral"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru commuters have taken to social media in outrage after a video surfaced showing a Renault Kwid displaying an abusive message on its LED screen during a traffic jam. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Wednesday evening, has sparked concerns over public displays of abusive language and potential safety hazards.\n\nIn the video, a commuter riding a motorcycle records the rear of the Renault Kwid, which was bearing registration number KA 05 MV 3400. The LED display at the back of the car featured a vulgar and abusive phrase visible to other motorists, pedestrians, and children. The commuter, dissatisfied with the incident, promptly shared the video on Instagram and tagged the Bengaluru Police, urging authorities to take notice of the matter and intervene.\n\nWhile the display of abusive language on busy roads has raised eyebrows, the use of an aftermarket LED display on a vehicle also brings to light questions regarding motor vehicle regulations. The modification could potentially violate Section 52 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which restricts certain alterations to vehicles, as well as rules concerning vehicle equipment and road safety. However, there has been no public response from the Bengaluru Police regarding the video as of now.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s traffic problems are no stranger to commuter complaints and rants, but a recent incident on the city’s roads has caught attention for a rather unusual reason. A commuter has shared a video showing a Renault Kwid displaying an abusive message on an LED screen fitted at the rear of the car. The incident reportedly took place on Wednesday at around 9:30 pm during a traffic jam…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "After video of cyclist being pushed goes viral, traffic constable transferred to training centre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/after-video-of-cyclist-being-pushed-goes-viral-traffic-constable",
        "published": "2026-09-04T02:00:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}