Kamal Ghorui
Gurugram police have registered an FIR after a video showing a man standing through the sunroof of a moving SUV on the Dwarka Expressway circulated widely on social media. The incident involved a Mahindra Scorpio being driven at speed with a person popping out from the sunroof. Police have filed the case at Rajindra Park police station under sections dealing with rash driving, obstruction in a public way, and endangering life and personal safety under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Here’s a quick look at the increasing popularity of sunroofs in India and how dangerous they could become if used in this way.
What car owners should be careful about
Sunroofs have become a common feature in many modern SUVs and cars sold in India. A sunroof was never meant to be a party trick. It was designed to make the cabin feel airy and open. To let in some sunlight. A bit of fresh air. On a nice evening drive in the city, it adds to the experience. The breeze feels good. The view feels wider. The car feels less boxed in.
But that’s where it ends. A sunroof is a comfort feature, not a standing platform. It is not meant for people to pop out and shoot reels on a moving car. Especially not at high speeds. One sudden brake. One sharp lane change. One unexpected bump. That’s all it takes. A person standing through the sunroof can be thrown off balance in seconds. What looks fun on camera can turn dangerous very quickly. Not just for them, but for everyone around.Whether it’s a child or an adult, everyone should stay seated properly inside the car. Seat belts on. Always. Even when the car is parked, doors and windows should be used for any interaction with the outside rather than leaning out through the sunroof. Police enforcement in the Delhi-NCR region has become stricter after a series of viral videos showing dangerous stunts from moving vehicles on expressways, including previous cases where drivers were fined for similar actions. Authorities stress that in addition to legal consequences, reckless use of sunroofs in motion can put everyone on the road at risk. For safety and peace of mind, motorists should treat sunroofs as a comfort and lifestyle feature, not a prop for internet clips.
