Motor Vehicle Act: Fines in different states on traffic rule violation
5 years, 6 months ago

Motor Vehicle Act: Fines in different states on traffic rule violation

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had notified the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019 last month and it was implemented in many states across the nation from 1 September. 1) Uttarakhand: The state government has made some changes in the Motor vehicle Act passed by the Centre. In Uttrakhand, if someone is found in violation of the Motor vehicle Act, for example, if someone is driving without a valid license will have to pay a fine of ₹2,500 instead of stipulated ₹5,000. 2) Gujarat: The Gujarat government was one of the first states to make changes in the amended Motor Vehicle Act. 3) Maharashtra: The BJP ruled state has decided that as for now it will not implement the amende Motor Vehicle Act and will seek the opinion of legal experts in this matter.

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SC directs states to implement provision for electronically monitoring speeding vehicles
6 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Traffic cops collect ₹1.18 crore fine, register 404 FIRs against wrong-side drivers in 20 days
1 year, 10 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 …

Motor Vehicles Act | Aggregators License -States May Keep In Mind Centre's Guidelines While Framing Rules : Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Motor Vehicles Act | Aggregators License -States May Keep In Mind Centre's Guidelines While Framing Rules : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India has held that when the State Government formulates rules in pursuance of its power under Section 96 of the Motor Vehicles Act, it may also bear in mind the Guidelines which have been framed by the Union Government in 2020. Thus, the court in its order stated– "When the State Government formulates rules in pursuance …

Some Common Misconceptions Regarding Traffic Rules In India
3 years, 1 month 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, 3 months 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, …

New MV Act Comes Into Effect In Himachal Pradesh
3 years, 8 months ago

New MV Act Comes Into Effect In Himachal Pradesh

News 18  

The Himachal Pradesh government has implemented the amended Motor Vehicle Act 2021 in the entire state. If someone is caught driving a vehicle without carrying a valid driving license, he/she will be fined anywhere between Rs 5, 000 and Rs 7, 500. Anyone riding a vehicle without having valid insurance will be issued a challan of Rs 2, 000- 6, …

Biker In Odisha Fined Whopping Rs 1,13,000 For Violating Motor Vehicle Act
4 years, 2 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 …

Overloading In Vehicles: Allahabad High Court Calls Upon Transport Commissioner In Plea For Compliance Of Motor Vehicles Act
4 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 5 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, …

States cannot lower fines below prescribed limits under Motor Vehicles Act: Centre
5 years, 2 months 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 …

Thiruananthapuram: Doubts on viability of low traffic fines
5 years, 4 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 …

New Motor Vehicles Act: One month on, states including Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat resist higher fines; experts claim it will 'reduce road mishaps'
5 years, 5 months ago

New Motor Vehicles Act: One month on, states including Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat resist higher fines; experts claim it will 'reduce road mishaps'

Firstpost  

Just about a month after the new Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019, was issued to be implemented from 1 September 2019, many states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal etc have expressed their dissent over the Act Just about a month after the new Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019, which contains 63 provisions that deal with penalties, licenses, registration and the …

Traffic fines need to be effective, not excessive
5 years, 6 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 …

Even Sonia Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal backed hiked fines under MV Act: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 6 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 …

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari
5 years, 6 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 …

Nitin Gadkari defends Motor Vehicles Act; says Act is not for raising revenues but saving lives
5 years, 6 months ago

Nitin Gadkari defends Motor Vehicles Act; says Act is not for raising revenues but saving lives

Live Mint  

India's road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday defended the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 that has enforced hefty penalties on traffic offences. The Act saw fines increase manifold for breaking traffic rules such as driving without licence and insurance, riding two-wheelers without wearing helmets or four-wheelers without seat belts, and carrying more passengers than a vehicle’s capacity. Expressing disappointment over …

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari
5 years, 6 months ago

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari

India TV News  

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari The minister's comments came against the backdrop of the strike by transporters, taxis and auto-rickshaws in the national capital on Thursday against the new law that provides for heavy penalties for traffic rule violations. Expressing his inability to understand the protest against the amended motor vehicle law, Union transport minister …

Will hefty traffic fines improve road safety?
5 years, 6 months ago

Will hefty traffic fines improve road safety?

Live Mint  

Of all the new policies implemented by the Modi 2.0 government, few have affected Indians in almost every part of the country as much as the new road rules. Though several states are already diluting these amendments, the central government believes these are necessary changes to improve India’s road safety. In his defence of the motor vehicle amendments, Nitin Gadkari, …

Jharkhand to give three-month relief from fines under new Motor Vehicle Act
5 years, 6 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 …

Madhya Pradesh has reservations for Motor Vehicles Act implementation
5 years, 6 months ago

Madhya Pradesh has reservations for Motor Vehicles Act implementation

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh was among one of the first states to spell out reservations about enforcing the penal provisions of the new Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. Taking a cue from Gujarat, Karnataka and Uttarakhand, which have almost halved the penalties, Madhya Pradesh wants to give itself some time before formulating new provisions. Terming the MVA a "Tughlaqi" order, Madhya Pradesh Transport …

Karnataka set to slash hefty fines on traffic offenders
5 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka set to slash hefty fines on traffic offenders

India TV News  

Karnataka set to slash hefty fines on traffic offenders 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. Bowing to public pressure and the partys state unit cadres demand, the BJP-ruled Karnataka government looks set to …

Haryana applies brakes on traffic fines; Punjab, Himachal defer new rules
5 years, 6 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 …

Truck operator fined ₹6.5 lakh in Odisha
5 years, 6 months ago

Truck operator fined ₹6.5 lakh in Odisha

The Hindu  

The transport authority in Odisha has slapped a penalty to the tune of ₹6,53,100 on a truck operator in Sambalpur district, which is being dubbed as the single-highest imposition in the State so far. The amount would have been much higher had the truck operator been penalised as per the amended Motor Vehicles Act. Mr. Behera said the truck operator …

Motor Vehicles Act: Karnataka set to slash hefty fines on traffic offenders
5 years, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Uttarakhand becomes second state after Gujarat to relax strict penalties for traffic violations under Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand becomes second state after Gujarat to relax strict penalties for traffic violations under Motor Vehicles Act

Firstpost  

The Uttarakhand government has relaxed the quantum of certain fines levied under the new Motor Vehicle Act 2019 Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has relaxed the quantum of certain fines levied under the new Motor Vehicle Act 2019. Announcing the slew of relaxations in penalties imposed as per the new rule, Uttarakhand minister Madan Kaushik announced on Wednesday that driving without …

States hit the brakes on hiked traffic fines, some slash penalties, others won't implement
5 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

West Bengal will not implement amended Motor Vehicles Act : Mamata Banerjee
5 years, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Gujarat reduces fines under new Motor Vehicles Act; driving without helmet, seat belt to cost Rs 500
5 years, 6 months ago

Gujarat reduces fines under new Motor Vehicles Act; driving without helmet, seat belt to cost Rs 500

Firstpost  

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani pointed out that penalties fixed now are still up to 10 times of that charged before the new Act came into force. Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Tuesday reduced fine amounts stipulated in the new Motor Vehicles Act passed recently. Making the announcement, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said the fines laid down in the …

HUGE RELIEF! Gujarat reduces fine under traffic violations up to 50%
5 years, 6 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 …

Even I paid fine for over speeding in Mumbai: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 6 months ago

Even I paid fine for over speeding in Mumbai: Nitin Gadkari

Live Mint  

In the wake of growing concerns over hefty fines for traffic violations, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that he has been fined for over-speeding on the Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai. "People are complaining about the higher penalties, even I have been fined for over speeding on the Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai, as the car was registered …

Truck driver in Odisha fined Rs 86,500; becomes biggest violator under new Motor Vehicles Act in the country
5 years, 6 months ago

Truck driver in Odisha fined Rs 86,500; becomes biggest violator under new Motor Vehicles Act in the country

Firstpost  

A truck driver in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, who was issued a challan of Rs 86,500 by the Regional Transport Office, has become the biggest violator under the amended Motor Vehicles Act in the country so far. The truck driver identified as Ashok Jadav was fined on 3 September, but the picture of the challan reportedly started to trend on the …

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act aimed at 'protecting country from accidents and deaths,' says Prakash Javadekar
5 years, 6 months ago

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act aimed at 'protecting country from accidents and deaths,' says Prakash Javadekar

Firstpost  

Prakash Javadekar said the amended of Motor Vehicles law will bring discipline on roads and the police will need to fine fewer people in the next four months. New Delhi: The amended Motor Vehicles law will bring discipline on roads and the police will need to hand challans to fewer people in the next four months, Information and Broadcasting Minister …

CPM, Congress protest hefty fines under amended Motor Vehicles Act in Kerala, say they will increase burden on common people
5 years, 6 months ago

CPM, Congress protest hefty fines under amended Motor Vehicles Act in Kerala, say they will increase burden on common people

Firstpost  

The ruling CPM and opposition Congress on Sunday came out against the hefty fines imposed for violations under the amended act. Thiruvananthapuram: A week after the Centre’s new Motor Vehicles Act was implemented in Kerala, ruling CPI and opposition Congress on Sunday came out against the hefty fines imposed for violations under the amended act, saying it would put additional …

100 days of NDA govt: Amended Motor Vehicles law to bring discipline on roads
5 years, 6 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 …

UP DGP says policemen found violating traffic rules will have to pay double the fine set under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act
5 years, 6 months ago

UP DGP says policemen found violating traffic rules will have to pay double the fine set under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act

Firstpost  

Police personnel found violating traffic rules in Uttar Pradesh will now have to pay double the penalty corresponding to that offence under the new Motor Vehicles Act 2019 Lucknow: Police personnel found violating traffic rules in Uttar Pradesh will now have to pay double the penalty corresponding to that offence under the new Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. “Any authority that …

Motor Vehicles Act: Tamil Nadu may need to shift gears
5 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Odisha auto-rickshaw driver fined ₹47,500 under new MV act
5 years, 6 months ago

Odisha auto-rickshaw driver fined ₹47,500 under new MV act

Hindustan Times  

A day after a motorcyclist in Gurugram was fined ₹23,000 for violations under the new Motor Vehicle Act, transport department officials in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday imposed a hefty penalty of ₹47,500 on an auto-rickshaw driver for a slew of violations. A Officials of Regional Transport Office of Bhubaneswar imposed a whopping ₹47,500 penalty on Haribandhu Kanhar, the auto-rickshaw driver, after …

Motor Vehicles Act 2019: Netizens go on overdrive in response to new traffic rules
5 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Odisha auto-rickshaw driver fined Rs 47,500 under MV Act
5 years, 6 months ago

Odisha auto-rickshaw driver fined Rs 47,500 under MV Act

The Quint  

Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 An auto-rickshaw driver in Bhubaneswar was, on Wednesday, fined a whopping Rs 47,500 for violating a slew of traffic rules under the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019. The commissionerate police fined driver Haribandhu Kanhar for a slew of violations including drunken driving, driving without a registration certificate, permit, pollution certificate and insurance among others. The traffic police …

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