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Automobile
Hyderabad Auto Driver Penalised for Carrying Woman on Lap
✍️ The Siasat Daily
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 06:19 AM
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A Hyderabad auto rickshaw driver was fined after authorities found a woman seated on his lap during a ride.
A Hyderabad auto rickshaw driver was penalised after traffic officials discovered a woman seated on his lap during a ride. The incident was reported to the local traffic police, who cited the driver for violating safety regulations that prohibit passengers from sitting on the driver’s seat or lap. The driver was issued a fine and warned that repeat offences could lead to suspension of his operating licence.
The traffic police confirmed that the driver had been operating a minor driving auto, a type of auto rickshaw commonly used for short-distance travel within the city. The authorities emphasised that such conduct endangers both the passenger and the driver, and is strictly prohibited under the Motor Vehicles Act.
No injuries were reported, and the woman was safely escorted to a nearby medical facility for a routine check-up. The incident has prompted the Hyderabad traffic department to remind all auto operators about the importance of adhering to passenger safety guidelines.
The traffic police confirmed that the driver had been operating a minor driving auto, a type of auto rickshaw commonly used for short-distance travel within the city. The authorities emphasised that such conduct endangers both the passenger and the driver, and is strictly prohibited under the Motor Vehicles Act.
No injuries were reported, and the woman was safely escorted to a nearby medical facility for a routine check-up. The incident has prompted the Hyderabad traffic department to remind all auto operators about the importance of adhering to passenger safety guidelines.