Despite the Central government's ban on beacon lights for VIPs in 2017, the VIP culture in Uttar Pradesh has adapted by using unauthorized symbols like flags and insignias on vehicles. Experts point out that the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, do not allow such displays. Bureaucrats frequently mount small flags on their official vehicles, often displaying titles like 'Mukhya Sachiv' or 'Krishi Utpadan Ayukt', alongside the state emblem. Politicians also use party flags on their SUVs, further blurring the lines of legality. The Allahabad High Court has previously ruled against such displays, emphasizing that anything beyond prescribed registration details is illegal. Despite this, officials continue to flaunt their status through bold lettering of names and positions on vehicles, indicating a persistent entitlement mindset that adapts to legal restrictions. The court has advised the government to amend rules if they wish to legitimize such practices, highlighting the ongoing struggle against VIP culture in the state.