Only Sub-Inspector (SI) rank & above can collect traffic fines. DigiLocker DL/RC copies are 100% legally valid under MV Act Rule 139. Key snatching is illegal.
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Citizen Rights During Police Checks & Detention
Know your statutory legal rights when stopped by traffic police, during vehicle document inspection, or during police questioning.
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