‘Mr BOSS’ busted: Bengaluru traffic cops take down car driver for flaunting stylised license plate. See pic

In a swift response to a social media alert, Bengaluru traffic police penalized a driver flaunting a stylized license plate reading 'Mr BOSS'.

Published on: Jul 7, 2025, 12:57:24 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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A flashy attempt at bending traffic rules did not go unnoticed — thanks to a Bengaluru resident's social media post, and some swift action by city traffic police.

Bengaluru traffic violations: Stylizing number plates to spell out names or phrases is a punishable offence, according to the Motor Vehicle Act. (X)

On Sunday, an X user posted a photo of a car on the 17th Main Road in Rajajinagar with a license plate tweak. The driver had stylized its plate to mimic the words “Mr BOSS” — a move clearly meant to look cool, but one that violates the Motor Vehicles Act.

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The post, tagging the official handle of Rajajinagar Traffic Police, read: “Presenting Mr. BOSS!! Time for @rajajinagartrps to show that Rule is the real BOSS. 17 main Rajajinagar; KA02MR8655; Please take action”. The post garnered over 86,000 views and thousands of likes.

Rajajinagar Traffic Police acknowledged the post promptly and initiated action against the vehicle owner for displaying an unauthorized and misleading number plate. “We have shown that the laws are always the real boss, follow traffic rules,” their response stated.

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The incident has drawn praise online, with several users lauding the traffic police for their swift response.

“Appreciate the super fast action sir,” the resident replied.

“Good one,” another wrote.

“Power of social media,” a user posted.

See the viral post here:

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What do the rules say?

Modifications to the number plates are not just cosmetic errors but potential risks, as they hamper identification during enforcement or emergencies. License plates must follow a standard format with clear visibility. Stylizing them to spell out names or phrases is a punishable offence, and vehicles are not permitted to use any fancy lettering or numbering on the number plate, according to the Motor Vehicle Act. Only bold black lettering on a white background is allowed, as per the rules.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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