Odd-Even violations will cost Rs 20,000 in Delhi under new Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-Even violations will cost Rs 20,000 in Delhi under new Motor Vehicles Act

India TV News  

The amended Motor Vehicles Act, which imposes higher driving penalties from September 1, may further cause trouble for Delhi commuters during the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme as any violation in the road rationing scheme may cost people Rs 20,000, up from Rs 2,000 earlier. While the Delhi government is yet to notify a final decision on the fine during the Odd-Even scheme, officials say the provisions under which Rs 2,000 fine was imposed has been increased to Rs 20,000 after the amendments. "The Motor Vehicles Act does not have any separate section for rule violations during the Odd-Even implementation as the concept is new. The official added that the Delhi government is studying the details and will soon release all the details and fines related to the odd-even scheme.

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Over 4.79 lakh challans issued for improper parking in Delhi this year
1 month, 1 week ago

Over 4.79 lakh challans issued for improper parking in Delhi this year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi Police has issued over 4.79 lakh challans this year for obstructive or improper parking, according to official data. Between October 1 and November 22, the police issued 62,042 challans and over one lakh notices for improper parking. As part of their enforcement efforts, the police have also towed 1.73 lakh vehicles this year, with a towing fee …

Air pollution: Will odd-even be implemented in Delhi? What we know so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution: Will odd-even be implemented in Delhi? What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

Amid Delhi's worsening air quality, a concrete step in the return of odd and even rules and work-from-home measures is likely to be made by the government soon. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the AAP government is monitoring the situation and will quickly decide on all possible preventive measures in the wake of toxic air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The …

In affidavit to SC, Delhi govt cites studies to back odd-even
1 year, 2 months ago

In affidavit to SC, Delhi govt cites studies to back odd-even

Hindustan Times  

Two days after the Supreme Court termed the odd-even scheme to curb vehicular emissions in the Capital as “optics”, the Delhi government has defended the scheme, submitting that “the policy works as an effective emergency measure”, citing some independent studies. The traffic data analysis during the odd-even scheme in November 2019 indicated a 30% reduction in personal car traffic. The …

Delhi government defers odd-even scheme implementation till SC reviews effectiveness
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi government defers odd-even scheme implementation till SC reviews effectiveness

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Wednesday said the odd-even car rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order. Addressing a press conference, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the city government would submit the results of two major studies conducted by the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago …

Odd-even rule back in Delhi on Nov 13 as curbs scaled up
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-even rule back in Delhi on Nov 13 as curbs scaled up

Hindustan Times  

The odd-even road rationing policy will be enforced in Delhi starting November 13, while all schools have been directed to suspend in-person lessons for students barring those in classes 10 and 12, state environment minister Gopal Rai announced on Monday, unveiling a raft of measures to help control the state’s unfettered pollution crisis, even as the air quality index read …

Odd-Even scheme back in Delhi: Netizens question govt’s move to curb pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-Even scheme back in Delhi: Netizens question govt’s move to curb pollution

Live Mint  

Amid the pollution level in the national capital increasing to a severe level, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on 6 November announced that the Odd-Even system, based on license plate digits, will be implemented for a week starting 13 November. "In view of air pollution, the Odd-Even vehicle system will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November," …

Traffic cops collect ₹1.18 crore fine, register 404 FIRs against wrong-side drivers in 20 days
1 year, 8 months ago

Traffic cops collect ₹1.18 crore fine, register 404 FIRs against wrong-side drivers in 20 days

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As part of their special drive to crack down on wrong-side drivers across the city, the Mumbai traffic police collected a fine of ₹1.18 crore from the offenders and issued challans to 34,677 motorists for violations. “A week ago, a two-wheeler rider was hit by a heavy vehicle travelling on the wrong side at Kandivali East causing the biker’s …

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 …

Delhi Police collected over Rs 75 lakh for 'Odd-Even' scheme violations: Government
5 years ago

Delhi Police collected over Rs 75 lakh for 'Odd-Even' scheme violations: Government

India TV News  

Delhi Police has collected over Rs 75 lakh from commuters for violating the 'Odd-Even' car rationing scheme in the national capital, where it was in place from November 4-15, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Transport Department, Delhi government and Delhi Police have reported that after the newly amended Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 came into effect from September 1 …

Odd-even not a solution, says SC, summons top officers of 4 states
5 years, 1 month ago

Odd-even not a solution, says SC, summons top officers of 4 states

Hindustan Times  

As toxic smog continued to shroud Delhi, the Supreme Court on Friday said that the vehicle rationing odd-even scheme may not be a permanent solution in tackling air pollution adding that it affected the middle and lower classes as ‘affluent classes’ had many cars. Supreme Court on Friday said that the vehicle rationing odd-even scheme may not be a permanent …

Decision on extending Odd-Even scheme in Delhi to be taken on Nov 18: Kejriwal
5 years, 1 month ago

Decision on extending Odd-Even scheme in Delhi to be taken on Nov 18: Kejriwal

India TV News  

As the people in Delhi-NCR continue to struggle for fresh air with AQI remained 'severe' for the third consecutive day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that decision on extending Odd-Even vehicle scheme will be taken on November 18 if the air quality in the national capital doesnt improve. If the air quality doesn't improve, we will take …

SC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging Odd-Even scheme, asks for data on air pollution
5 years, 1 month ago

SC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging Odd-Even scheme, asks for data on air pollution

Firstpost  

The petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government’s 1 November notification on the scheme also violates fundamental rights. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government on a plea challenging the odd-even road rationing scheme in the national capital. “The odd-even vehicle scheme violates the fundamental rights of residents of …

Plea challenging odd-even scheme in SC, hearing on Friday
5 years, 2 months ago

Plea challenging odd-even scheme in SC, hearing on Friday

India TV News  

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea against the Delhi government's odd-even road rationing scheme, alleging that it is arbitrary, contrary to statutory provisions and is nothing but a "political and vote bank gimmick". "The odd-even vehicle scheme violates the fundamental rights of residents of Delhi and adjoining states who daily commute in/out of Delhi in their four …

Delhi Traffic Police issues 406 challans on third day of Odd-Even scheme in National Capital
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police issues 406 challans on third day of Odd-Even scheme in National Capital

Firstpost  

Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday issued a total 406 challans on the third day of Odd-Even vehicle scheme New Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday issued a total 406 challans on the third day of Odd-Even vehicle scheme. Earlier, Delhi Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that as many as 384 challans were issued till afternoon on the …

Odd-Even scheme in Delhi: Day One sees 260 challans issued across National Capital, Kejriwal lauds' successful' scheme
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-Even scheme in Delhi: Day One sees 260 challans issued across National Capital, Kejriwal lauds' successful' scheme

Firstpost  

The Delhi government rolled out the third edition of the 12-day Odd-even scheme on Monday owing to the alarming level of pollution in the National Capital. The Delhi government rolled out the third edition of the 12-day Odd-Even scheme on Monday owing to the alarming level of pollution in the National Capital. On Monday, a day after pollution levels peaked …

Odd-Even: More challans issued on day 2, Manish Sisodia says people religiously following rule
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-Even: More challans issued on day 2, Manish Sisodia says people religiously following rule

India Today  

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed on Tuesday that people were "religiously" following the odd-even rule, even as the number of challans issued for violating the road rationing scheme increased on the second day. He said a number of challans issued went up on Tuesday as many were let off with a warning on the first day of the …

233 challans issued for Odd-Even violation on Day 1
5 years, 2 months ago

233 challans issued for Odd-Even violation on Day 1

India TV News  

As many as 233 challans were issued upon commuters for violating the Odd-Even scheme on the first day it was kicked off in Delhi on Monday, Delhi Traffic Police sources said. Earlier during the day, BJP leader and former Union Minister Vijay Goel defied the rule in the national capital on Monday, terming it as a 'drama', and was promptly …

Vijay Goel defies Delhi Odd-Even scheme in symbolic protest; challaned for Rs 4,000
5 years, 2 months ago

Vijay Goel defies Delhi Odd-Even scheme in symbolic protest; challaned for Rs 4,000

India TV News  

BJP MP Vijay Goel has defied Delhi's Odd-Even Scheme to curb pollution. Goel has said this was a symbolic protest to highlight Arvind Kejriwal's failure in controlling Delhi's toxic pollution levels that are hovering above dangerous levels. "If pollution is due to stubble burning in neighbouring states, why is there an odd-even scheme in Delhi," Goel said when probed by …

All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi

Business Standard  

There seems to be no end to the woes of people residing in Delhi and other parts of north India. On Monday morning, Delhi air quality was in 'severe-plus emergency' category. To tackle this, the odd-even scheme kick started today, with only even-numbered non-transport vehicles allowed on Delhi roads on the first day of the exercise. SAFAR, the government-run air …

Delhi Air Pollution LIVE Updates: SC Lists Out Penalties for Violation, Asks Delhi for Previous Odd-Even Report
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Air Pollution LIVE Updates: SC Lists Out Penalties for Violation, Asks Delhi for Previous Odd-Even Report

News 18  

Delhi Air Pollution LIVE Updates: The Supreme Court today pulled up the Centre and state governments over the toxic haze enveloping Delhi, saying the Capital was choking every year and it could not be allowed in a civilised country as the right to life was the most important. Meanwhile, the odd-even scheme in the national capital kicked in from 8am …

Odd Goel gets even by paying a fine
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd Goel gets even by paying a fine

India Today  

BJP leader Vijay Goel was fined by traffic police on Monday after he drove an odd-numbered vehicle on the roads of Delhi in protest against the provisions of the odd-even scheme which came into force since morning. As per the regulations, today's day is marked for the even-numbered vehicles, however, Goel chose to drive an odd-numbered vehicle in order to …

Odd-even: 2,000 additional buses deployed, Metro to conduct 61 more trips
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-even: 2,000 additional buses deployed, Metro to conduct 61 more trips

India Today  

The Delhi government is all set to implement the 12-day odd-even road rationing scheme from Monday, with the deployment of 2,000 additional buses and 61 more trips by Metro to cater to commuters in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who held a review meeting with senior government officials, has asked them to ensure that no person faces …

Odd-even: Allowing private vehicles with school children, patients to be trust based: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-even: Allowing private vehicles with school children, patients to be trust based: Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday admitted that there was "a little confusion" over allowing private vehicles carrying school children during the implementation of the odd-even road rationing scheme in Delhi from November 4 to 15. Besides the issue of vehicles carrying school children, experts and a section of Delhiites have criticised the government over poor condition of public …

Odd-even in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal announces rules, dates and fine
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-even in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal announces rules, dates and fine

Live Mint  

As air pollution levels began to trouble people living in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced details of its odd-even traffic rule which would be implemented for a period of 12 days from next month. Last time when the odd-even scheme was implemented by the Delhi government in January and April 2016, the violation was punishable …

Odd-Even: CM seeks transport dept's views on exemption to women, two wheelers, CNG vehicles
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-Even: CM seeks transport dept's views on exemption to women, two wheelers, CNG vehicles

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought the transport department's views on exemption to women, two wheelers and CNG-run vehicles in the odd-even scheme which will be implemented during the November 4-15 period. Like the last two editions of the road-rationing scheme in 2016, the government may exempt all these categories this year as well, sources in the transport …

‘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, …

Delhi traffic: You may be fined ₹20,000 for violation of odd-even rule
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi traffic: You may be fined ₹20,000 for violation of odd-even rule

Live Mint  

With the Delhi government deciding to return to the odd-even rule from November 4 in the national capital, any violation of the scheme will lead to a fine of ₹20,000. Earlier, such a violation would have led to punishment with a fine of ₹2,000 but an amendment in the Motor Vehicles Act has now increased the penalty amount by 10 …

Odd-Even rule makes a comeback in Delhi, pollution had increased when it was enforced for the first time in 2016
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-Even rule makes a comeback in Delhi, pollution had increased when it was enforced for the first time in 2016

Op India  

Today the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that odd-even scheme for vehicles will come in Delhi after Diwali, as a measure to curb pollution. The Supreme Court had stayed the order late, but the rule was not enforced as the air pollution didn’t go below the dangerous mark that year. A later study published in Current Science had confirmed that …

No need for odd-even scheme in Delhi: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 3 months ago

No need for odd-even scheme in Delhi: Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

Hours after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the odd-even road rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital from November 4 to 15, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the move was not required. While Kejriwal said the move was aimed at combating high levels of air pollution in winters when crop burning takes place in neighbouring …

Delhi: AAP government re-introduces ‘Odd-Even rule’ in the capital for the third time
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi: AAP government re-introduces ‘Odd-Even rule’ in the capital for the third time

Op India  

The Delhi government led by Arvind Kejriwal on Friday has announced to reintroduce the controversial ‘Odd-Even rule’ in Delhi from November 4 to 15. According to the reports, the Delhi government made the decision after Chief Minister Kejriwal met experts to discuss ways to contain winter-time pollution in the capital. The Odd-Even scheme of the Arvind Kejriwal initially received a …

Delhi truck driver, owner slapped with penalty of over Rs 2 lakh in National Capital for violations under Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi truck driver, owner slapped with penalty of over Rs 2 lakh in National Capital for violations under Motor Vehicles Act

Firstpost  

The driver and the owner of a truck were slapped a total fine of over Rs 2 lakh in Delhi, for various offences under the tweaked Motor Vehicles Act. New Delhi: The driver and the owner of a truck were slapped a total fine of over Rs 2 lakh in the national capital, perhaps the highest in the country so …

Nitin Gadkari says no need for odd-even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 3 months ago

Nitin Gadkari says no need for odd-even scheme in Delhi

India Today  

Hours after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the odd-even road rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital from November 4 to 15, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the move was not required. While Kejriwal said the move was aimed at combating high levels of air pollution in winters when crop burning takes place in neighbouring …

New traffic challan: Truck slapped penalty of over Rs 2 lakh for MV Act violations in Delhi
5 years, 3 months ago

New traffic challan: Truck slapped penalty of over Rs 2 lakh for MV Act violations in Delhi

India TV News  

The driver and the owner of a truck were slapped a total fine of over Rs 2 lakh in the national capital, perhaps the highest in the country so far, for various offences under the tweaked Motor Vehicles Act, including overloading and driving without a proper licence, a Delhi Transport Department official said on Thursday. The truck, having a Haryana …

50k vehicles in Delhi undergo pollution test daily, over 4 lakh certificates issued since Sept 1
5 years, 3 months ago

50k vehicles in Delhi undergo pollution test daily, over 4 lakh certificates issued since Sept 1

India TV News  

Vehicle owners in the national capital are making beelines at pollution under check certification centres since implementation of the amended Motor Vehicles Act on September 1, with over four lakh such certificates been issued since the beginning of the month. According to an official, each day on an average 50,000 vehicles undergo the test for a certificate of meeting emission …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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