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Common Car Modifications in India That May Attract Traffic Fines

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 4 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·social
Common Car Modifications in India That May Attract Traffic FinesPreviousNext

Car modifications such as loud exhausts, fancy number plates, tinted windows, and aftermarket horns are popular in India but often violate traffic regulations. Illegal modifications can lead to challans, as authorities enforce rules on noise limits, registration plate standards, and window tinting. The Supreme Court prohibits tinted films on car windows, and non-compliant bull bars may also attract penalties. Car owners are advised to ensure modifications comply with the Motor Vehicles Act to avoid fines.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • zeenews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
50%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 4 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a regulatory perspective focused on enforcement of traffic laws without political framing. They reflect official and legal viewpoints emphasizing compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act and Supreme Court rulings. There is no evident partisan or ideological bias, as coverage centers on legal standards and public safety concerns.

Sentiment — Neutral (50/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, aiming to educate car owners about legal restrictions on vehicle modifications. While highlighting potential penalties, the coverage avoids sensationalism and maintains a cautionary but balanced approach, focusing on adherence to regulations rather than criticism or praise.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
ndtvPlanning To Modify Your Car? These Changes Are Illegal, Will Invite A ChallanCenterNeutral
zeenewsGot THESE 5 common yet ILLEGAL modifications on your car? Police can stop and challan youCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

zeenews broke this story on 4 Jun, 06:31 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    zeenews4 Jun, 06:31 am
    Got THESE 5 common yet ILLEGAL modifications on your car? Police can stop and challan you
  2. 2
    ndtv4 Jun, 11:29 am
    Planning To Modify Your Car? These Changes Are Illegal, Will Invite A Challan

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Supreme CourtMotor Vehicles Act
Enforcement
Traffic Police
Judiciary
Supreme Court

Story context

Category
Social
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
4 Jun 2026
Key entities
IndiaChallanVehicle registration plateFrench hornTrafficSUVBullbarAir hornNoiseCustom carNintendo SwitchFont