Hyderabad: Reflective Tapes Mandatory for Transport Vehicles from Feb 20

• State Transport Department mandates IAS-based reflective tapes and rear marking plates for all transport vehicles from February 20.
• New guidelines aim to reduce fatal accidents caused by collisions with slow-moving or parked lorries at night.
• Reflective tapes glow when illuminated, allowing drivers to identify vehicles from 500 meters, enhancing safety.
• Tapes must be installed through five government-recognized companies to ensure quality, with fixed prices to prevent financial burden.
• Fitness certificates will only be issued after scanning a QR code on the installed tapes, verifying authenticity and warranty.