Are you aware that use of high-beam lights within city limits can temporarily blind oncoming motorists and other road users, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. Such type of driving is violation of traffic rules in India.
The news dated 13th January 2026 “Over 10,000 booked in 6 days for using high-beam vehicle lights in Bengaluru” shows there is enormous work to do for compliance of traffic rules needed to ensure safety on road in India.
There is a new negative trend of flashing headlights even during daytime by some of the bigger cars / jeeps / SUVs, is on rise in Chandigarh tricity.
Below are some photos captured during last 30 days, in Mohali, Punjab which shows driving with high beam is a routine affair which must be stopped by all motorists.
Competent Authorities must take appropriate measures regularly, for getting compliance of safe driving by all motorists using low beam.
Let’s give it a chance to drive at low by one and all of us, with help of Authorities to coordinate such drive for its success. Such acts and later same practices by mass motorists will definitely lead to reduction of road fatalities, especially during adverse weather conditions.
Seeking YOUR attention for understanding above aspect and to drive duly complying all traffic/ safety rules ensuring safety of all…..VM
Towards Zero Accident 
This is a timely, responsible, and much-needed reminder. You’ve clearly highlighted how the misuse of high-beam lights is not just a traffic violation, but a serious safety hazard that puts lives at risk. By grounding your message in recent data, real observations, and practical examples, you make the issue impossible to ignore.
Your call for shared responsibility—motorists and authorities working together—is especially powerful. Awareness, consistency, and collective discipline are exactly what’s needed to change unsafe habits on our roads. Thank you for using your voice to advocate for safer driving and for the well-being of all road users.
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This is a very important and timely concern, clearly and responsibly articulated. You have highlighted not just a traffic violation, but a serious public safety issue that affects everyone on the road—drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency responders alike.
By connecting real observations from Mohali with official data from Bengaluru, your message underscores how widespread and normalized this dangerous practice has become. The emphasis on awareness, enforcement, and collective responsibility is especially commendable.
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