Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2019, penalty for traffic violations increased
5 years, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2019, penalty for traffic violations increased

India TV News  

A Bill aimed at weeding out corruption, improving road safety and promote the use of more technology to regulate traffic was passed on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha with by voice vote. Speaking on The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, which was moved in the House for passage on Monday, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said "the Bill is not mandatory for states to join". Seeking amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, with increased penalties for several offences such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Minister said the Bill also provides for grant of licences and permits related to motor vehicles, standards for motor vehicles and penalties for violation of these provisions. The Minister also said the Central government would facilitate a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims for the 'golden hour' -- a time period of up to one hour following a traumatic injury during which there is the highest likelihood of preventing death through prompt medical care. The Board will advise the Central and state governments on all aspects of road safety and traffic management such as standards of motor vehicles, registration and licensing of vehicles, standards for road safety, and promotion of new vehicle technology.

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SC directs states to implement provision for electronically monitoring speeding vehicles
4 months ago

SC directs states to implement provision for electronically monitoring speeding vehicles

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to ensure road discipline on highways and roads, the Supreme Court on Monday directed all the state governments and Union territories to immediately take steps to implement Section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act, which allows authorities to electronically monitor speeding vehicles. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih directed Delhi, …

20,000 commercial vehicles challaned for permit violations in Delhi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

20,000 commercial vehicles challaned for permit violations in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Police said the most offenders were from the Kotwali traffic circle in north Delhi. The Delhi Traffic Police has cracked down on commercial vehicles operating in the Capital with invalid permits, issuing challans to more than 20,000 such vehicles in the first seven months of 2024, officers aware of the matter said on Sunday, adding that the highest …

Lok Sabha Passes Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Competition Bill, 2022.The Bill was introduced in August of the previous year, during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament and it was referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance headed by Jayant Sinha for examination.The Bill seeks to amend the Competition Act of 2002 to regulate mergers and acquisitions based on the …

Delhi transport dept warns bike taxis against plying in national capital
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi transport dept warns bike taxis against plying in national capital

Live Mint  

The Delhi transport department has cautioned bike taxis against plying on the roads of the national capital, warning that it is a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, that would make aggregators liable for a fine of ₹1 lakh. The first offence could lead to a fine of ₹5,000 while a second offence could incur a ₹10,000 fine and …

'Heavy fine on violators': Transport department cautions bike taxis against plying on Delhi roads
1 year, 10 months ago

'Heavy fine on violators': Transport department cautions bike taxis against plying on Delhi roads

India TV News  

The Delhi transport department is all set to take action against bike taxi operators in the national capital. Authorities issued a notice cautioning bike taxis against plying on the roads of Delhi. The first offence could lead to a fine of Rs 5,000 while a second offence could incur a Rs 10,000 fine and imprisonment of up to a year, …

Delhi: Dedicated bus lanes from April 1, fines up to Rs 10,000 for violators
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi: Dedicated bus lanes from April 1, fines up to Rs 10,000 for violators

India Today  

Come April 1, the transport department of the Delhi government will strictly enforce lane discipline for buses and goods carriers on 15 selected roads in the city, with fines upto Rs 10,000 and six months of imprisonment for errant drivers. Along with the traffic police, the transport department will earmark dedicated lanes to be used only by buses and goods …

Pedestrian Deaths Up By 70% Between 2015 And 2020: Ministry of Road Transport And Highways Data
2 years, 11 months ago

Pedestrian Deaths Up By 70% Between 2015 And 2020: Ministry of Road Transport And Highways Data

News 18  

Pedestrian deaths in India have gone up from 13,894 in 2015 to 23,483 in 2020, as per the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. In a written statement in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Motor Vehicle Act, 2019 was passed by Parliament to prevent road accidents and save lives. The Act has enhanced penalties for …

Some Common Misconceptions Regarding Traffic Rules In India
2 years, 11 months ago

Some Common Misconceptions Regarding Traffic Rules In India

Live Law  

The Motor Vehicles Act is a legislation of the Parliament of India which lays down rules vis-a-vis all aspects of road transport vehicles and traffic laws. Owing to prolixity of the Motor Vehicles Act common masses usually can't read the Act in entirety and this it has resulted into some myths and misconceptions about the traffic rules. In the paragraphs …

Maharashtra Hikes Fines For Traffic Violations
3 years ago

Maharashtra Hikes Fines For Traffic Violations

News 18  

It is always advisable to abide by traffic rules, it not only promotes safe driving practices but also saves motorists from hefty traffic fines from authorities. According tothe information received from the Highway Safety Patrol, in two days Sunday and Monday, the traffic department issued close to 58,000 e-challans to motorists across the state, reported The Indian Express.In the process, …

Overloading In Vehicles: Allahabad High Court Calls Upon Transport Commissioner In Plea For Compliance Of Motor Vehicles Act
4 years, 1 month ago

Overloading In Vehicles: Allahabad High Court Calls Upon Transport Commissioner In Plea For Compliance Of Motor Vehicles Act

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has called upon the Transport Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh to respond on the issue with regard to compliance of the mandatory provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. "Having considered the argument advanced and the facts averred in the petition for writ, we deem it appropriate to call upon the respondent no.2, Transport Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh to …

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 …

Andhra Pradesh: Traffic violators should clear penalty dues in 2 days or face legal action, say police
4 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh: Traffic violators should clear penalty dues in 2 days or face legal action, say police

India TV News  

A grace time of two more days has been given to more than 68,000 vehicle owners to clear their penalties. In an order, Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district police said 68,943 vehicles owners should clear their penalties or else face legal action. Siddhartha Kaushal, Prakasam district Superintendent of Police, said, "1.51 lakh vehicles have been levied a penalty of Rs 4.6 …

Andhra Pradesh revises traffic violation penalties. Check new charges
4 years, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh revises traffic violation penalties. Check new charges

India TV News  

The Andhra Pradesh transport department on Thursday raised the penalties for a range of traffic violations for better enforcement of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. All the above-mentioned offences will attract double the penalty in the event of committing these violations for the second time and can go up to a maximum fine of Rs 750 for two-wheelers, …

Lok Sabha Clears Bill To Decriminalize Minor Procedural Offences/ Technical Lapses Under Companies Act 2013 [Read Bill]
4 years, 3 months ago

Lok Sabha Clears Bill To Decriminalize Minor Procedural Offences/ Technical Lapses Under Companies Act 2013 [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Saturday passed the Companies Bill, 2020 to decriminalize minor procedural or technical lapses under the Companies Act, 2013, into civil wrong, with an aim to enhance the ease of doing business in India. As per the statement of Objectives annexed it, the Bill inter alia seeks to: decriminalise offences in case of defaults which can be …

Lok Sabha Passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill To Raise Maximum Cap On Fines From 10L To 1Cr [Read Bill]
4 years, 9 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill To Raise Maximum Cap On Fines From 10L To 1Cr [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Aircraft Bill, 2020, to bring the Aircraft Act, 1934 in line with the internationally accepted standards, procedures and practices as laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. As per the Statement of Objects and Reasons annexed to it, the 2012 and 2105 audits conducted by the ICAO indicated a need to amend …

States cannot lower fines below prescribed limits under Motor Vehicles Act: Centre
5 years ago

States cannot lower fines below prescribed limits under Motor Vehicles Act: Centre

Live Mint  

No state can lower traffic penalties below the level prescribed under the new Motor Vehicles Act, the central government said on Monday. In an advisory to states, the road, transport and highways ministry said the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 is a parliamentary legislation and the state governments cannot pass any law or take executive action to lower penalty below the …

‘What’s Rs 100?’: Nitin Gadkari on protests against steep traffic fines
5 years, 3 months ago

‘What’s Rs 100?’: Nitin Gadkari on protests against steep traffic fines

Hindustan Times  

Heavy penalties for traffic violations under the motor vehicle act were introduced to save lives of millions of people and not generate revenue or “play popular politics,” union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said Thursday. The Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 was supported by transport ministers of around 20 states, even those who have opposed the act, …

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari
5 years, 3 months ago

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari

The Hindu  

Expressing his inability to understand the protest against the amended motor vehicle law, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asserted that the new provisions are aimed at curbing accidents and not earning revenue. Gadkari said he was unable to comprehend why drivers in Delhi were opposing the new law as those who follow traffic rules need not fear and …

Jharkhand to give three-month relief from fines under new Motor Vehicle Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Jharkhand to give three-month relief from fines under new Motor Vehicle Act

India Today  

In a bid to provide relief to people from paying hefty fines for traffic violations under the new Motor Vehicle Act, the Jharkhand government has asked state residents to complete all their documents within three months while putting the provisions of the Act on hold for the said period. Speaking to ANI, Jharkhand Transport Minister, CP Singh said, "Taking cognisance …

Uttar Pradesh sticking to old traffic violation fines under Motor Vehicles Act, says state transport minister Ashok Kataria
5 years, 3 months ago

Uttar Pradesh sticking to old traffic violation fines under Motor Vehicles Act, says state transport minister Ashok Kataria

Firstpost  

Amid public outcry over the imposition of hefty fine under the new Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, Uttar Pradesh transport minister Ashok Kataria on Thursday said the state government is ‘relaxing the fines for now.’ Hamirpur: Amid public outcry over the imposition of hefty fines under the new Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, Uttar Pradesh transport minister Ashok Kataria on Thursday said …

Bihar Police to pay double the penalty levied on civilians for traffic violations under new Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Bihar Police to pay double the penalty levied on civilians for traffic violations under new Motor Vehicles Act

Firstpost  

Police personnel in Bihar will now be liable to pay double the penalty levied on civilians under the new Motor Vehicles Act on violating traffic rules. Patna: Police personnel in Bihar will now be liable to pay double the penalty levied on civilians under the new Motor Vehicles Act on violating traffic rules. “If any police personnel is found driving …

West Bengal will not implement amended Motor Vehicles Act : Mamata Banerjee
5 years, 3 months ago

West Bengal will not implement amended Motor Vehicles Act : Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

West Bengal will not implement the amended Motor Vehicles Act as the hefty fine proposed in it will overburden the common man, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday. In a federal structure it is the prerogative of a state to decide on issues like enforcing the Motor Vehicles Act, she said. Besides, the state government has already initiated the …

Maharashtra stays 'exorbitant' traffic violation fines
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra stays 'exorbitant' traffic violation fines

India TV News  

In an embarrassment for the Narendra Modi government, Maharashtra's ruling BJP-Shiv Sena coalition on Wednesday termed the heavy penalties under the new Motor Vehicles Act as "exorbitant" and stayed its implementation. Announcing the decision, state Transport Minister Diwakar Raote urged the Centre to "reconsider and reduce" the hefty fines by making amendments to the new MVA. The development came hours …

Kerala begins work to reduce motor vehicle fines
5 years, 3 months ago

Kerala begins work to reduce motor vehicle fines

India TV News  

he Kerala government has started to examine how the recently increased traffic fines can be brought down, state Transport Minister A.K. Like in several other parts of the country, there were widespread protests in Kerala too, against the massive hike in traffic fines. As the cries got stronger and with celebration of the Onam festival is on peak, the state …

Forgot driving licence at home? We will tell you how to avoid paying hefty monetary penalty
5 years, 3 months ago

Forgot driving licence at home? We will tell you how to avoid paying hefty monetary penalty

India Today  

There has been a lot of hue and cry over the hefty monetary fines being slapped on the traffic violators following the implementation of the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019 from September 1. A major excuse given by the motorists for not carrying relevant documents, including the driving licence and the vehicle registration certificate, is that they simply 'forgot' them. …

100 days of NDA govt: Amended Motor Vehicles law to bring discipline on roads
5 years, 4 months ago

100 days of NDA govt: Amended Motor Vehicles law to bring discipline on roads

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The recently amended Motor Vehicles Act will reduce the number of deaths due to road accidents, and will along bring discipline and accountability on Indian roads, minister of environment and information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday. The Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 that got the President’s assent on 9 August, seeks to revamp transportation rules and improve …

Motor Vehicles Act: Tamil Nadu may need to shift gears
5 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act: Tamil Nadu may need to shift gears

Deccan Chronicle  

Stiffer penalties are yet to be imposed on erring motorists in Tamil Nadu as the state government is yet to notify the rules to implement the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. With the President giving his nod, minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said 63 clauses of amended Motor Vehicles Act, which include hefty penalties for traffic violation, would …

Steep fines under Motor Vehicles Act meant to dissuade people from breaking law, says Union minister Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 4 months ago

Steep fines under Motor Vehicles Act meant to dissuade people from breaking law, says Union minister Nitin Gadkari

Firstpost  

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said steep penalties under the amended Motor Vehicles Act are not meant to collect fines but to ensure that people do not violate the law New Delhi: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said steep penalties under the amended Motor Vehicles Act are not meant to collect fines but to ensure that people do …

Motor Vehicles Act 2019: Netizens go on overdrive in response to new traffic rules
5 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act 2019: Netizens go on overdrive in response to new traffic rules

India TV News  

The Motor Vehicles Act 2019 -- with revised fine rates -- came into existence with effect from Sunday. While people not wearing helmets or seat-belts will be fined Rs 1,000, which was Rs 100 earlier, those driving without a licence can be fined Rs 5,000 or asked to face three-month jail term. To this end, just a day after the …

Auto-rickshaw driver challaned Rs 47,000 under new traffic rules
5 years, 4 months ago

Auto-rickshaw driver challaned Rs 47,000 under new traffic rules

India TV News  

Ever since the traffic rules have been introduced in India under the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019, it has been digging deeper holes in the pockets of those found guilty of violations. In a recent case, an auto-rickshaw driver in Odisha's Bhubaneswar was fined a whopping Rs 47,500 for violating a slew of traffic rules under the Motor Vehicles Amendment …

Penalty for traffic-related violations to be kept low initially: Ashok Gehlot
5 years, 4 months ago

Penalty for traffic-related violations to be kept low initially: Ashok Gehlot

India TV News  

ajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot here said the compounding fee under the Motor Vehicle Act will be kept low initially in the state and stress will be laid on making the general public aware of road safety rules. Nearly seven lakh youngsters studying in schools and taking training in Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation and Rajasthan State Livelihood Corporation will be sensitised …

New Motor Vehicles Act: Delhi and Noida together get over 5000 challans
5 years, 4 months ago

New Motor Vehicles Act: Delhi and Noida together get over 5000 challans

Live Mint  

The Noida traffic police issued 1,329 challans, while the Delhi Police issued 3,900 challans to traffic rule violators on the first day of the newly amended Motor Vehicles Act, which came into effect on Sunday, officials said, news agency PTI reported. According to Noida Traffic Police, the challan figures for the first two days would go further further when it …

Amendments in Motor Vehicle Act will not apply in Madhya Pradesh
5 years, 4 months ago

Amendments in Motor Vehicle Act will not apply in Madhya Pradesh

India TV News  

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided not to implement the penalties under the new Motor Vehicle Act which came into force from September 1. Chief Minister Kamal Nath has said that his government will first study the new rules in the Motor Vehicle Act and then take a decision. The Ministry of Road Transport last week notified the provisions of …

Motor Vehicles Act: Delhi Police issues 3,900 challans to traffic rule violators after new law takes effect Sunday
5 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act: Delhi Police issues 3,900 challans to traffic rule violators after new law takes effect Sunday

Firstpost  

Delhi Police issued 3,900 challans to traffic rule violators after the amended motor vehicles act came into effect on Sunday. New Delhi: Delhi Police issued 3,900 challans to traffic rule violators after the amended motor vehicles act came into effect on Sunday, officials said. The Delhi government will hold consultations with stakeholders, including traffic police, before issuing compounding notification with …

Amendments in Motor Vehicle Act will not apply in MP
5 years, 4 months ago

Amendments in Motor Vehicle Act will not apply in MP

The Quint  

Bhopal, Sep 2 The Madhya Pradesh government has decided not to implement the penalties under the new Motor Vehicle Act which came into force from September 1. Chief Minister Kamal Nath has said that his government will first study the new rules in the Motor Vehicle Act and then take a decision. The Ministry of Road Transport last week notified …

New traffic rules set in; here's what you MUST know
5 years, 4 months ago

New traffic rules set in; here's what you MUST know

India TV News  

New traffic rules have set in India from September 1. Driving without a license will now invoke a fine of Rs 5,000 under the new traffic rules. Penalty Old Amount New Amount Penalty for offenses where no penalty is specifically provided Rs 100 for first offense and Rs 300 for second/subequent offense Rs 500 for first time offense, Rs 1,500 …

Delhi gets 3,900 challans on the first day of new Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi gets 3,900 challans on the first day of new Motor Vehicles Act

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Delhi Police issued 3,900 challans to traffic rule violators after the amended motor vehicles act came into effect on Sunday, officials said. Parliament in July passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, which seeks to tighten road traffic regulations such as the issuance of driving licence and imposed stricter penalties for violations in an attempt to improve road safety. …

3,900 challans issued in Delhi on first day of new Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 4 months ago

3,900 challans issued in Delhi on first day of new Motor Vehicles Act

India TV News  

Delhi Police issued 3,900 challans to traffic rule violators after the amended motor vehicles act came into effect on Sunday, officials said. Parliament in July passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, which seeks to tighten road traffic regulations such as the issuance of driving licence and imposed stricter penalties for violations in an attempt to improve road safety. The Delhi …

What is Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019?
5 years, 4 months ago

What is Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019?

India Today  

The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 15, 2019 by the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari. Here’s what al amendments have been done in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988: Compensation for road accident victims: The central government will develop a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims during golden hour. …

Motor Vehicles Act comes into force: BEWARE! Traffic violations will now attract 10 times more penalty
5 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act comes into force: BEWARE! Traffic violations will now attract 10 times more penalty

India TV News  

Motor Vehicles Act: Be prepared to shell out a hefty amount if you flout traffic rules in India now on. Complete list of penalties under Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 with effect from September 1, 2019 Penalty Old Amount New Amount Penalty for offenses where no penalty is specifically provided Rs 100 for first offense and Rs 300 for second/subequent offense …

Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, 2019 Comes Into Force From Today
5 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, 2019 Comes Into Force From Today

ABP News  

The Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, will come into force from today. The new Act has brought about a considerable increase in the penalties prescribed in the old Act, informed Additional Director General of Police RK Vij here on Saturday. Dealing about the provisions of the Act, he said that for over speeding light vehicles will be fined between Rs 1,000 …

New Motor Vehicles Act from today: Rs 10,000 fine for drunk driving, jail for violations under law
5 years, 4 months ago

New Motor Vehicles Act from today: Rs 10,000 fine for drunk driving, jail for violations under law

India Today  

Violating traffic rules will attract harsher penalty from Sunday as the newly amended Motor Vehicles Act comes into force. Motive behind stricter rules The stricter rules have been implemented to imbibe a sense of responsibility among citizens as it could lead to a reduction in the number of traffic rule violations in the country. Penalties have been increased under the …

Delhi government to consult traffic police, other stakeholders on new MV Act
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi government to consult traffic police, other stakeholders on new MV Act

India Today  

The Delhi government will have wide consultations with various stakeholders, including the city traffic police, before issuing notification for compounding various offences under the new Motor Vehicle law, which provides for steep fines, said city Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday. "Since heavy penalties have been prescribed under the Act after a gap of many years, the compounding notification will …

Higher penalties for traffic violations to be implemented from today: Delhi Police
5 years, 4 months ago

Higher penalties for traffic violations to be implemented from today: Delhi Police

India Today  

Elaborating on the implementation of new norms relating to traffic penalties, NS Bundela, Joint Commissioner of Police on Saturday said that the traffic teams have been briefed about the new rules and regulations and the same would be implemented from September 1. NS Bundela said, "The government has made various changes in the traffic rules, penalty amounts have been increased, …

Beware traffic violators! Hefty fines await from September 1
5 years, 4 months ago

Beware traffic violators! Hefty fines await from September 1

India Today  

Come September 1 and you will have to pay hefty fines for violating traffic regulations. The provisions of the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019 that will be applicable from the beginning of the next month have been notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and include heavy monetary penalties for not abiding by the traffic rules. As many …

Higher penalties for traffic violations to come into effect from 1 Sept as govt readies to implement 63 new clauses of Motor Vehicle Act
5 years, 4 months ago

Higher penalties for traffic violations to come into effect from 1 Sept as govt readies to implement 63 new clauses of Motor Vehicle Act

Firstpost  

The government on Wednesday said 63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act, which includes higher penalties for traffic violation, will be implemented from 1 September New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said 63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act, which includes higher penalties for traffic violation, will be implemented from 1 September. And we have decided to implement 63 clauses from 1 …

Govt to implement 63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act from 1 September, penalties on traffic violations up: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt to implement 63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act from 1 September, penalties on traffic violations up: Nitin Gadkari

Firstpost  

Gadkari said that a Rs 14,000 crore project has been prepared by the government to identify accident blackspots and plug gaps in highways to reduce casualties. New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said 63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act, which includes higher penalties for traffic violations, will be implemented from 1 September. And we have decided to implement 63 clauses …

Higher penalties for violating traffic rules from 1 September
5 years, 4 months ago

Higher penalties for violating traffic rules from 1 September

Live Mint  

There will be higher penalties for violating traffic rules from September 1 as the Centre plans to implement some of the clauses of the recently amended Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. The road transport and highways ministry plans to implement as many as 63 clauses under recently amended Motor Vehicles Act, transport minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Apart from increased …

63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act to be implemented from Sept 1: Gadkari
5 years, 4 months ago

63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act to be implemented from Sept 1: Gadkari

The Hindu  

The government on Wednesday said 63 clauses of Motor Vehicle Act, which includes higher penalties for traffic violation, will be implemented from September 1. And we have decided to implement 63 clauses from September 1,” Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari told reporters in New Delhi. In case of drunken driving, over speeding and overloading among others, the …

President Ram Nath Kovind gives assent to Motor Vehicles Bill
5 years, 4 months ago

President Ram Nath Kovind gives assent to Motor Vehicles Bill

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gave assent to the the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, which will tighten road traffic regulations such as issuance of driving licence and impose stricter penalties for violations in an attempt to improve road safety. Driving without insurance will be punishable with Rs 2,000 fine, while driving without helmets will attract Rs 1,000 penalty and …

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