The style is heavy! Challan of more than ₹ 1 lakh on student, you should also know the rules of car modification, otherwise your pocket will be empty
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In Bengaluru, a student’s passion for car modification proved costly. The student from Kannur, Kerala made several illegal modifications to his old Honda City without RTO approval, including adding an exhaust fire system. After receiving a complaint during social media reels and stunts, Bengaluru Traffic Police seized the car and imposed a fine of ₹1,11,500, which was deposited at the Yelahanka RTO. If you are also thinking of doing car modification, then definitely know these rules.
Recently a student in Bengaluru found it difficult to get his car modified. A student from Kerala made illegal modifications in his Honda City car and installed a system to expel flames from the exhaust. When Bengaluru Traffic Police got information about this car, they took action, confiscated the car and imposed a fine of ₹ 1,11,500, which was deposited at Yelahanka RTO. In the video shared by the police, fire was seen coming out of the exhaust of the car, which was said to be a violation of motor vehicle rules. The traffic police sent out a stern message, saying, “Public roads are no place for stunts. Emitting fire or sparks from the exhaust is illegal—there will be a price to pay.”
Let us tell you that this student is from Kannur, Kerala. He had bought an old Honda City of 2002 model for about Rs 70 thousand. Then he completely modified it – changed the color, added graffiti that read “BANGER”, changed the alloy rims, dark tinted the windows, installed a bigger rear wing and, most dangerous of all, made the exhaust look like it would emit fire. All these changes were without RTO approval. Actually he had come to Bengaluru to celebrate New Year. In order to make reels on social media, he kept stunting the car on the road, showing loud noises and flames. When people complained, the police caught him. The policeman said that he spent more money on fines for social media reels than on buying a car.
Fire from the exhaust? Expect the cost. Public roads aren’t stunt posts.
Public roads are not the place to perform stunts. It is illegal to modify the exhaust of your vehicle to make it emit smoke or fire. Remember that you will have to pay a fair price for your adventure.#NoStunts… pic.twitter.com/c6cJOShJaW— Bengaluru Traffic Police BengaluruTrafficPolice (@blrcitytraffic) January 15, 2026
