Locals in Bihar's Muzzafarpur confront policeman for not wearing seat belt, demand imposition of fine as per amended Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Locals in Bihar's Muzzafarpur confront policeman for not wearing seat belt, demand imposition of fine as per amended Motor Vehicles Act

Firstpost  

On Friday, scores of people confronted policemen for not fastening their seat belts while sitting on the front seats of the vehicle. Muzzafarpur: Days after the implementation of the newly amended Motor Vehicle Act, locals in Muzzafarpur seemed to have started taking safety measures seriously. On Friday, scores of people confronted policemen for not fastening their seat belts while sitting on the front seats of the vehicle The video which went viral on social media also shows that the locals who were hurling abuses at the policemen and also blocked the car’s pathway when the driver attempted to move. If one looks closely, the implementation of the amended Motor Vehicle Act on 1 September has received a mixed reaction.

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Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey
1 year, 11 months ago

Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The humble seat belt is arguably one of the greatest road safety inventions, but …

UK police to 'look into' video of Rishi Sunak in car without seatbelt
1 year, 11 months ago

UK police to 'look into' video of Rishi Sunak in car without seatbelt

Firstpost  

A spokesman for Downing Street said that Rishi Sunak ‘fully accepts this was a mistake and apologises’ British police will be “looking into” a video in which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak can be seen riding in a car without a seatbelt – an “error of judgment” for which he has apologised, according to Downing Street. A spokesman for Downing Street …

Rear seat passengers in cars and SUVs too have to wear seat belts, or risk ₹1,000 penalty in Karnataka
2 years, 2 months ago

Rear seat passengers in cars and SUVs too have to wear seat belts, or risk ₹1,000 penalty in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Director General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood on Tuesday directed all commissionerates and traffic department heads and superintendents of police of all the districts to enforce compulsory wearing of seat belt for all the passengers of motor vehicles with not more than eight seats, with an enhanced fine of ₹1,000. Quoting a recent order of the Union …

WEAR rear seat belt or get ready to pay this amount as fine in Delhi
2 years, 3 months ago

WEAR rear seat belt or get ready to pay this amount as fine in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Traffic Police has launched a road safety drive to push people to use rear seat belts. The Delhi Police officer said a campaign is already in place to spread public awareness regarding the importance of wearing seat belts. Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said wearing seat belts is mandatory for all passengers of a car, including those …

Delhi makes wearing rear seat belts mandatory, Rs 1,000 fine for offenders
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi makes wearing rear seat belts mandatory, Rs 1,000 fine for offenders

India TV News  

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How can India make its cars safer and save lives?
2 years, 4 months ago

How can India make its cars safer and save lives?

Business Standard  

Why do I need to wear a seat belt if I am in the back seat? According to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, those seated in the front seat or occupying front-facing rear seats must wear seat belts. Against this backdrop, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the Centre would now enforce the rule …

Andhra Pradesh Police Offers Two Days Grace Time For Over 68,000 Motorists With Pending Penalties
4 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh Police Offers Two Days Grace Time For Over 68,000 Motorists With Pending Penalties

News 18  

Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district police gave a grace time of two more days for 68,943 vehicles owners to clear their penalties or else face legal action. Siddhartha Kaushal, Prakasam district Superintendent of Police, said that 1.51 lakh vehicles have been levied a penalty of Rs 4.6 crore for violating rules in 2020 so far. “Therefore, the concerned vehicle owners have …

Most challans for dangerous driving after amended Motor Vehicle Act
5 years, 4 months ago

Most challans for dangerous driving after amended Motor Vehicle Act

India TV News  

Dangerous driving, driving without seat belt, and riding without helmet were among the most number of challans which the Delhi Traffic Police prosecuted after the implementation of the amended Motor Vehicle Bill, 2019. Narender Singh Bundela, Joint Commissioner of Police, Delhi Traffic Police said "On September 1 which was the first day of the implementation 45 challans were issued for …

Watch: Police raise awareness about seat belt in unusual way, impress Twitter
5 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Police raise awareness about seat belt in unusual way, impress Twitter

Hindustan Times  

When it’s about wearing a seat belt, then it’s supposed to be a non-negotiable aspect that everyone should follow. A recent video on Twitter is the latest addition to that effort and it captures the “inevitability of seatbelt” for saving someone’s life – and does so quite aptly. The clip left many impressed and they praised cops for this unusual …

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