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Crime
Six vehicle owners booked for permitting under‑age drivers in Kozhikode
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:02 AM
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Police in Kozhikode have filed six criminal cases against vehicle owners for allowing minors to operate their vehicles.
Police in Kozhikode registered six cases against owners of vehicles that were being driven by individuals below the legal driving age. The action was taken after authorities identified that the minors were operating the vehicles without the required licence.
Under Indian motor vehicle law, drivers must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid licence. Allowing under‑age persons to drive is a punishable offence, and vehicle owners can be held liable for the violation.
The police statement emphasized that the crackdown aims to deter similar violations and reinforce road safety standards across the city.
Under Indian motor vehicle law, drivers must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid licence. Allowing under‑age persons to drive is a punishable offence, and vehicle owners can be held liable for the violation.
The police statement emphasized that the crackdown aims to deter similar violations and reinforce road safety standards across the city.