Hyderabad witnessed a dramatic increase in traffic violations during 2025, yet the city managed to reduce road accidents and fatalities through stricter enforcement measures, according to traffic police data.
The most alarming spike was in no-helmet riding cases, which jumped 1.6 times from 25.6 lakh in 2024 to a staggering 41.3 lakh in 2025. This violation remained the most common among Hyderabad commuters.
Wrong-side driving cases also increased significantly, crossing 6 lakh from approximately 4.6 lakh in 2024, marking a 1.3 times increase. Meanwhile, over-speeding violations more than tripled during the year, showing a concerning trend among city motorists.
Mobile phone usage while driving saw a 1.4 times increase, reaching 1.26 lakh cases. Signal jumping remained among the most common violations with approximately 1.2 times increase compared to the previous year.
However, drunk driving cases declined to 49,732 due to strict enforcement by traffic authorities. The crackdown on drunk driving resulted in collection of fines totaling ₹104.6 crore. Authorities took stringent action with 3,185 offenders jailed till rising of court and 195 licenses suspended or cancelled.
Despite the surge in violations, road accidents in Hyderabad dropped from 3,058 to 2,679. Pedestrian accidents also declined from 974 to 837, while injuries reduced sharply despite heavier traffic volumes on city roads.
Traffic police implemented comprehensive awareness programs alongside enforcement. Over 1.8 lakh violators and their families were counselled about road safety. Educational initiatives reached 47,556 students across the city.
Authorities also took strict action against repeat offenders, with 1,455 vehicle registrations cancelled during the year. These measures combined education with enforcement to create safer roads.
The data reveals a paradox where Hyderabadis broke traffic rules in record numbers, yet the city managed to save more lives through aggressive enforcement and awareness campaigns. The reduction in accidents occurred despite the significant increase in violations across multiple categories.
