Keep vehicle papers as DigiLocker copies, not just the glovebox originals
A traffic stop accepts the digital copy exactly like the original. Fewer than five independent reports so far, so it is still unverified — try it and file one.
Why it works
DigiLocker-issued copies of the RC, insurance and licence are legally equivalent to the physical documents for a traffic check. The glovebox copy can get lost, wet, or left in another vehicle; the digital one is always on the phone already in your pocket.
Did it work for you?
One report per person. This is the only thing that moves the badge — there is no like button.
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