Borivali Traffic Police Book Driver For Using Fake Registration Number Plate

The Borivali Traffic Police have registered a criminal case against a car driver after discovering a fake registration number plate on a vehicle during a routine enforcement drive. The incident took place on July 16, 2026, near the Veg Treat Legacy Hotel, located on L.T. Road in Borivali West, Mumbai.

According to official police reports, traffic personnel were conducting a standard enforcement drive targeting no-parking violations in the Borivali West area. While performing these routine checks on L.T. Road, officers inspected a car parked near the Veg Treat Legacy Hotel. During the inspection of the vehicle, the police officers detected that the car was allegedly fitted with a fake registration number plate instead of its genuine, officially assigned registration details.

The discovery prompted immediate action from the local traffic authorities. The Borivali Traffic Police flagged the discrepancy and subsequently booked the driver of the car. A formal criminal case has been registered against the driver for the alleged use of the fraudulent registration plate.

The routine drive, which was initially aimed at regulating parking and ensuring smooth traffic flow on the busy L.T. Road, led directly to the detection of this criminal offense. The area near the Veg Treat Legacy Hotel in Borivali West is a known landmark where traffic police regularly monitor parking compliance to prevent congestion and maintain order on the streets.

By registering a criminal case, the Borivali Traffic Police have initiated legal action against the driver involved. No further details regarding the identity of the driver, the specific make and model of the car, or the exact charges pressed have been disclosed by the authorities at this time. The investigation into the matter remains ongoing as local police continue to address the use of counterfeit registration plates in the Borivali locality.