Pune Police Crack Down on Illegal Vehicle Modifications for DJ, Dolby Systems

Pune, September 22 : The Pune Police have announced strict action against vehicle owners and festival organisers using illegally modified vehicles to carry DJ and Dolby sound systems during Ganesh immersion processions and other upcoming festive events.

According to the police, vehicles are being structurally altered to accommodate large sound systems, with multiple layers of speakers—including top, mid-range and bass units—being mounted on vehicles. In some cases, the speakers form a wall-like structure, significantly altering the original design and structure of the vehicle.

The police have prohibited the use of such illegally modified vehicles on public roads. Vehicle owners, drivers and festival organisers have been directed not to bring such vehicles into processions or use them during festive events.

The Police Commissioner has further directed that any vehicle found being used in a procession after undergoing such unauthorised structural modifications will be sealed on the spot.

The order will remain in force until November 18, with police personnel instructed to keep a special watch on vehicles carrying large sound systems during Ganesh immersion processions and other festivals.

Vehicles found to have been illegally modified or used in violation of the directive will face immediate action, including sealing at the spot. The police have also clarified that legal responsibility will not be confined to vehicle owners or drivers. Festival organisers who use or permit the use of such vehicles may also face strict legal action.

The move is aimed at preventing unauthorised structural modifications to vehicles and ensuring that festival processions are conducted in accordance with applicable rules and safety requirements.

The Pune Police have urged festival committees, vehicle owners and drivers to comply with the directive and refrain from bringing illegally modified DJ or Dolby vehicles onto public roads.