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 government has decided that the increased fines will no be levied. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday, however, defended the recent hike in traffic fines, describing it as a deterrent which will promote road safety and avert accidents.

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Ways to make our roads accident free
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ways to make our roads accident free

Hindustan Times  

The tragic incident in Bengaluru, where a container truck lost balance and fell atop a car, crushing it and killing its occupants highlight three reasons why India has among the most unsafe roads in the world. The second is the complete flouting of rules by most commercial traffic — trucks ply on roads they are not meant to ply on, …

Rising road accident deaths in Kerala: Police, Motor Vehicles department to launch special traffic enforcement drive
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rising road accident deaths in Kerala: Police, Motor Vehicles department to launch special traffic enforcement drive

The Hindu  

Given the mounting public concern about the rising number of road accident fatalities in Kerala, the State police, in conjunction with the State Motor Vehicles department, is set to commence an intense traffic enforcement drive starting Monday. Leading accident causes Mr. Abraham said alcohol-impaired driving, motorists’ negligence, sleep distraction, speeding, use of mobile phones, haphazard overnight parking on roadsides, and …

Kerala: Hundreds Bid Farewell to 4 Schoolgirls Who Died in Accident
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kerala: Hundreds Bid Farewell to 4 Schoolgirls Who Died in Accident

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Hundreds of people bid a tearful farewell to the four schoolgirls who died in the tragic accident at Panayampadam in Palakkad district. The deceased, Irfana Sherin, Ridha Fathima, Nidha Fathima, and A.S. Aysha, were all eighth-grade students of Karimba Government Higher Secondary School. The accident has sparked a major debate about the rising number of road accident fatalities in …

5% of 21.8 million transport vehicles in India have speed governors: Gadkari
4 weeks ago

5% of 21.8 million transport vehicles in India have speed governors: Gadkari

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Only 5% of the 21.8 million transport vehicles in the country are fitted with speed-limiting devices, union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The minister said 180 million e-challans were issued between 2019 and 2023 by 31 states and UTs Responding to a question by Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil from …

Odisha: Transport department launches special drive for winter
1 month ago

Odisha: Transport department launches special drive for winter

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With the winter months prone to heightened accident risk and resultant fatalities, the Transport Department has launched a special enforcement drive to crack down on road safety violations while raising awareness on safe driving. Transport department sources said enforcement activities will be carried out across the state to check violations like riding without helmets, driving without putting on the …

Kerala man's penalty for blocking ambulance: Licence revoked, fined
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala man's penalty for blocking ambulance: Licence revoked, fined

India Today  

A man faced strict action for obstructing an ambulance in Thrissur, Kerala, as his driving licence was revoked and a fine of Rs 6,250 imposed. A video captured and shared by paramedics showed a silver Maruti Suzuki Ciaz car deliberately blocking the ambulance for over two minutes on a two-lane road. The driver was charged under several sections of the …

Underage driving spikes this year in Delhi, 101 fines issued till May 15
7 months ago

Underage driving spikes this year in Delhi, 101 fines issued till May 15

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI Three school students seen driving a bike in the Capital. One-hundred-and-one fines for underage driving were issued by the Delhi traffic police from January 1 up to May 15 this year, marking a significant rise from 15 challans issued in the same period last year, according to data shared by traffic police on Sunday. Special commissioner of Police …

Strengthen laws to deter drink driving
8 months ago

Strengthen laws to deter drink driving

Hindustan Times  

The high prevalence of drunk driving on the national Capital’s roads points to the failure of punitive provisions. Official data shows a sharp spike in drunk driving fines this year up to March 31, compared with the corresponding period last year. As per a 2023 report by IIT-Delhi researchers, official data pegs driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs …

Bengaluru police crack down on vehicles with pending fines, warn violators of clearing dues
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru police crack down on vehicles with pending fines, warn violators of clearing dues

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru traffic police conducted a special drive to identify vehicles violating traffic rules and refraining from paying fines. Bengaluru police crack down on vehicles with pending fines, warns violators A total of 10,210 violations were recorded, attracting fines worth ₹ ₹1.07 crore. In an X post, Bengaluru police wrote, “Crackdown Alert: Traffic South Division's recent operation led to the seizure …

20% rise in road accidents due to non-compliance of traffic rules: Nitin Gadkari
1 year, 2 months ago

20% rise in road accidents due to non-compliance of traffic rules: Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that there has been a 20 per cent increase in road accidents in the country due to the non-compliance of traffic rules. '3.5 lakh people lose their hands, leg in road accidents' The Union Minister emphasised the need for people to adhere to traffic rules while driving. 'Government is working on making …

Vehicles With Extensive Modifications Endanger Road Safety: Kerala High Court To Pass Detailed Order
1 year, 4 months ago

Vehicles With Extensive Modifications Endanger Road Safety: Kerala High Court To Pass Detailed Order

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday orally remarked that the use of extensive modifications on vehicles could endanger public lives and significantly undermine road safety. The division bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G Ajithkumar suggested that appropriate action could be taken by the police officials to address this issue, including potentially taking custody of these. The division …

Kerala transport minister announces no fine for child below 12 on bike with 2 adults caught on AI cameras
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala transport minister announces no fine for child below 12 on bike with 2 adults caught on AI cameras

India Today  

Kerala transport minister Antony Raj has agreed to allow a child below the age of 12 to sit on a bike with two adults without attracting fines. ROAD ACCIDENTS ON THE RISE Kerala road accident statistics show that the highest number of accidents in the state involved two-wheelers. In 2021, 1,069 people died in 10,154 two-wheeler accidents. According to government …

726 AI cameras to catch traffic violators in Kerala from April 20 | Details
1 year, 8 months ago

726 AI cameras to catch traffic violators in Kerala from April 20 | Details

India Today  

The 'Safe Kerala' project to detect traffic violations through artificial intelligence cameras and levy fines will start from April 20. The Kerala Motor vehicle department has installed 726 AI cameras across the state to detect traffic violations. AI CAMERAS TO DETECT TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS Driving a two-wheeler without wearing a helmet, traveling without wearing a seat belt, more than two people …

‘Complete Breakdown Of Road Safety System’: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Take Action Against Offending Vehicles After Bus Hits Youth
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Complete Breakdown Of Road Safety System’: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Take Action Against Offending Vehicles After Bus Hits Youth

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kochi City to ensure that all the measures and instructions that have been taken and issued by the police against offending vehicles be put into operation without any reservation. The court today took note of the rash and negligent driving by a private bus near P.V.M. The court …

Sultanpuri Accident: Rs. 10,000 or a Life? Laws Exist But Horror Keeps Repeating; What Can be Done
2 years ago

Sultanpuri Accident: Rs. 10,000 or a Life? Laws Exist But Horror Keeps Repeating; What Can be Done

News 18  

After the horrific incident in Delhi’s Sultanpuri, where a woman died after being dragged for 7kms by a car, similar cases are being reported from across India. A 2019 report in India Spend states that according to data, the two most common causes of road deaths are speeding and drunk driving, followed by a lack of lane discipline, jumping red …

Kerala High Court Says Only 'New Driving Culture' Can Prevent Road Accidents
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Says Only 'New Driving Culture' Can Prevent Road Accidents

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday observed that only a "new driving culture" can prevent road accidents in the state. Justice Devan Ramachandran noted that despite every effort of the court to ensure that accidents are minimised, it was distressing to know that road mishaps have continued. The Court also said it was concerned about the "reckless driving" by youngsters …

Every Driver Legally Presumed To Know Speed Limit Prescribed By Central Govt: Kerala High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Every Driver Legally Presumed To Know Speed Limit Prescribed By Central Govt: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that Central Government notifications prescribing the maximum speed limit are mandatory as per Section 112 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and every driver is legally presumed to know the same.It added that this obligation is irrespective of whether mandatory traffic signs have been put up by the State indicating the reduced maximum speed …

Over 12,500 driving licences suspended in this state for helmetless riding
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 12,500 driving licences suspended in this state for helmetless riding

Hindustan Times  

More than 12,500 driving licences have been suspended in Odisha during the state transport authority's two-week special drive against helmetless riders on the highways of the state. Additional transport commissioner Lalmohan Sethi said on Friday that the main aim of the STA’s special drive was to create a sense of responsibility among people for prevention of road accidents and fatalities. …

Kerala High Court Urges State Transport Commissioner To Ensure Motor Vehicles Strictly Follow Safety Standards
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Urges State Transport Commissioner To Ensure Motor Vehicles Strictly Follow Safety Standards

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has directed the Transport Commissioner to take necessary steps to ensure strict compliance with its earlier directions issued in 2019, through the concerned officers of the Motor Vehicles Department against motor vehicles which violate the safety standards in the State. Justice Anil K. Narendran laid particular emphasis on the safety standards relating to lighting, light-signalling devices, …

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 …

Kerala High Court Directs State Police, Motor Vehicle Dept. To Take Strict Action Against Overloading, Misuse Of Govt Boards On Vehicles
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs State Police, Motor Vehicle Dept. To Take Strict Action Against Overloading, Misuse Of Govt Boards On Vehicles

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has directed the State Police and Enforcement Officials of the Motor Vehicles Department to initiate stringent measures against vehicle drivers/owners found disregarding the Road Safety Policy guidelines, particularly against those who overload their vehicles or use a government nameplate without the requisite authorisation.Justice Anil K Narendran issued certain. The Kerala High Court has directed the State …

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, …

Driving Slow But Recklessly Amounts To Rash & Negligent Driving: Kerala High Court
3 years ago

Driving Slow But Recklessly Amounts To Rash & Negligent Driving: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ruled that driving a vehicle in a reckless and negligent manner even if it is done at a low speed, would still amount to 'rash and negligent driving' under Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code.While adjudicating upon a matter concerning rash and negligent driving of tractors used along the trekking path, the Division Bench …

Kerala High Court Directs Motor Vehicle Department To Furnish Action Taken On Its Directions On Road Safety
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs Motor Vehicle Department To Furnish Action Taken On Its Directions On Road Safety

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently made an attempt to reinforce the Rules and directions in place for road safety by directing the concerned officers to take necessary steps and ensure that no motor vehicle ply in any public place violating the statutory provisions.Justice Anil K. Narendran accordingly directed the Transport Commissioner, the Deputy Transport Commissioner and the Regional. The Kerala …

Biker In Odisha Fined Whopping Rs 1,13,000 For Violating Motor Vehicle Act
3 years, 11 months ago

Biker In Odisha Fined Whopping Rs 1,13,000 For Violating Motor Vehicle Act

News 18  

A man was punished with an incredibly huge fine of Rs 1,13,000 by the RTO in Odisha’s Rayagada district, for allegedly violating the various rules of the new Motor Vehicle Act. The penalty is believed to be the largest amount that has been levied on a two-wheeler vehicle under the amended Motor Vehicle Act 2019 in Odisha. He was selling …

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, …

10% decrease in deaths due to road accidents after new law: Nitin Gadkari
4 years, 9 months ago

10% decrease in deaths due to road accidents after new law: Nitin Gadkari

The Hindu  

There has been a 10% reduction in the number of deaths caused due to accidents in the country since the passage of the amended Motor Vehicles Act five months ago, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha on Monday. He said Tamil Nadu has made significant progress in reducing the number of deaths in road accidents in the country by …

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 …

12 die on Kerala roads everyday
5 years, 1 month ago

12 die on Kerala roads everyday

Deccan Chronicle  

Alappuzha: The roads in the state continue to be death traps with accidents claiming a heavy toll of lives. On an average, 12 people die on the roads daily while 3,375 people were killed, 24,489 sustained serious injuries and 10,020 minor in 30,784 accidents till September this year. Road deaths continue to rise in spite of implementing the amended MV …

Thiruananthapuram: Doubts on viability of low traffic fines
5 years, 2 months ago

Thiruananthapuram: Doubts on viability of low traffic fines

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Transport Department has moderated fines for certain traffic offences such as riding without helmet and overloading of goods vehicles, a laudable decision to some but a violation of law to others. The department issued an extraordinary gazette notification on October 26, superseding its notification of August 31, to specify offences which can be compounded and to fix upper …

Traffic fines need to be effective, not excessive
5 years, 3 months ago

Traffic fines need to be effective, not excessive

Deccan Chronicle  

The steep increase in challan rates for traffic violations raises some interesting issues that go beyond merely the legal aspects of this move. Now, if you jump a red light you will have to pay not Rs 100 as in the past, but Rs 1,000 — a ten-fold increase; if you break the speed limit, you will be fined not …

High fines under MV Act to save lives, not to increase revenue: Nitin Gadkari at India Today Conclave
5 years, 3 months ago

High fines under MV Act to save lives, not to increase revenue: Nitin Gadkari at India Today Conclave

India Today  

Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the slew of economic measures and reforms being implemented by the government in various sectors will act as a confidence booster for the Indian industry, especially in the micro, small and medium scale enterprises to help the country grow and reach the target of $5 trillion economy …

Even Sonia Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal backed hiked fines under MV Act: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 3 months ago

Even Sonia Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal backed hiked fines under MV Act: Nitin Gadkari

India Today  

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said defended the amended Motor Vehicles Act and said that Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also supported the hiked fines under the amendments. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also supported the hiked fines under the Motor …

‘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, …

Public transport drivers strike in Delhi over higher fines
5 years, 3 months ago

Public transport drivers strike in Delhi over higher fines

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Commuters in India’s capital faced difficulties Thursday as much of the city’s public transportation, including private buses, auto-rickshaws and some ride-hailing services, remained off the roads to protest a sharp increase in traffic fines under a new law. The government hopes the new Motor Vehicles Act will bring order to India’s chaotic roads with an almost tenfold …

Haryana applies brakes on traffic fines; Punjab, Himachal defer new rules
5 years, 3 months ago

Haryana applies brakes on traffic fines; Punjab, Himachal defer new rules

India TV News  

The BJP-ruled Haryana, which was on a spree on imposing fines to motorists for road safety violations, has decided to focus on educating them rather than imposing penalties till Sunday, while its neighbouring Congress-ruled Punjab and BJP-ruled Himachal Pradesh have deferred the new traffic rules for the time being. To prevent road accidents, traffic constables of the Punjab Police are …

New Motor Vehicle Act: Hyderabad cops giving helmets, documents instead of challans
5 years, 3 months ago

New Motor Vehicle Act: Hyderabad cops giving helmets, documents instead of challans

India TV News  

At a time when the imposition of heavy fines for violation of traffic rules is evoking public anger in parts of the country, Rachakonda police commissionerate in Greater Hyderabad is trying an innovative method to make the motorists follow the rules. Instead of imposing fines for violations, the traffic police is facilitating the violators to buy the helmet or obtain …

Motor Vehicles Act: Karnataka set to slash hefty fines on traffic offenders
5 years, 3 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act: Karnataka set to slash hefty fines on traffic offenders

India Today  

Bowing to public pressure and the partys state unit cadres demand, the BJP-ruled Karnataka government looks set to reduce the hefty fines imposed on traffic offenders under the recently-amended Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. "Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, who holds the transport portfolio, to study the Central government's September 1 notification and reduce the …

Arvind Kejriwal praises Centre’s Motor Vehicles Act, says new law has improved traffic situation in Delhi
5 years, 3 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal praises Centre’s Motor Vehicles Act, says new law has improved traffic situation in Delhi

Firstpost  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday praised the Motor Vehicles Act passed by the Narendra Modi government, saying that the new law has brought a lot of improvement in the traffic situation in the city New Delhi: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday praised the Motor Vehicles Act passed by the Narendra Modi government, saying that the new …

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 …

States hit the brakes on hiked traffic fines, some slash penalties, others won't implement
5 years, 3 months ago

States hit the brakes on hiked traffic fines, some slash penalties, others won't implement

India Today  

Several states have decided to not implement new Motor Vehicles Act citing steep penalties. Despite the data and the good intentions behind stricter penalties, states such as West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Jharkhand and Maharashtra denied imposing stricter fines to boost road discipline. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the penalties under the MV Act are too steep and …

Uttarakhand emulates Gujarat in reducing traffic fines, Karnataka to follow
5 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand emulates Gujarat in reducing traffic fines, Karnataka to follow

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand on Wednesday became the second BJP-ruled state after Gujarat to reduce penalties for traffic violations while Karnataka said it would also follow Gujarat’s decision. “The fine for using a hand held communication device while driving would be Rs 1000 for first time offence and Rs 5,000 for second time offence against Centre’s Rs 5,000. The fine for driving a …

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 …

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. …

HUGE RELIEF! Gujarat reduces fine under traffic violations up to 50%
5 years, 3 months ago

HUGE RELIEF! Gujarat reduces fine under traffic violations up to 50%

India TV News  

The Gujarat government on Tuesday reduced fines on traffic violations up to 50 per cent. 500 fine for the first time, and Rs 1,000 the second time. If you are on a two-wheeler and not carrying your driving license, you will have to pay a fine of Rs. Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said his government is bringing drastic …

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