Kohima: Dimapur Police issued a 30-day notice for drivers to get their paperwork in order. This push comes under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Owners must ensure all documents are current and ready for inspection by officers. This window does not mean the law is being softened. Police will keep issuing fines for reckless driving and other road violations during this period.
Officers are keeping a close watch on several specific issues. Drivers with cars registered outside Nagaland face strict rules. You must apply for a new local registration mark if your vehicle has stayed in the state for more than twelve months. Juvenile drivers are also under the spotlight. Guardians could face jail time or heavy fines if their children break the law behind the wheel.
Ownership records must match reality. Sellers must update the Registration Certificate after any vehicle transfer to avoid legal headaches. Police are also banning strobe and multi-coloured lights on private cars. These devices create a fake sense of authority. Any vehicle using modified, blinding lights that pose a danger to others will face penalties under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules of 1989.
The force claims the goal is to make streets safer. “The objective of this initiative is to promote road safety, responsible vehicle ownership, lawful operation of vehicles, and greater compliance with existing statutory provisions, thereby making the roads of Dimapur, Chümoukedima, and Niuland safer for all,” officials stated. Drivers should cooperate to improve traffic flow and safety across the region.
Updated at 12th September 2026 at 5:48pm
Drivers need more than just a license. For light motor vehicles, police are demanding proof of insurance, fitness certificates where applicable, and a valid Pollution Under Control certificate. Heavy haulers and commercial transport rigs must also produce proof of paid motor vehicle tax and valid route permits. Two-wheelers are not off the hook, as riders must carry valid insurance and pollution certificates alongside their registration and license.
Three-wheelers and autorickshaws face an added hurdle. Operators must obtain and display the prescribed Auto Rickshaw Display Card System (ARDCS) to stay legal on the road.
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