The State Transport Department has launched a strict enforcement drive against the unauthorised display of "Press", "Advocate" and human rights-related titles, as well as government emblems, flags, symbols and logos on vehicles across Telangana.
According to a circular issued by the Transport Commissioner, in line with a Karnataka High Court judgment dated April 4, 2025, all unauthorised symbols displayed in violation of Rules 50 and 51 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, and Regulation 36 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017, must be removed immediately.
The circular clearly states that only media personnel accredited by the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department are permitted to use the term "Press", and it must not be displayed on the vehicle registration plates. Any unauthorised use will be treated as impersonation.
District Public Relations Officers (DPROs) have been instructed to give wide publicity to the enforcement drive and curb the misuse of press-related symbols by unauthorised individuals.