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, vehicles fitted with unauthorised name board, emblem, flag and also multi-coloured red, blue and white lights intended for vehicles on designated emergency and disaster management duties; vehicles used on public places without displaying registration marks appropriately; vehicles pasted with cooling films on safety glass or fitted with sliding cloth curtains. On noticing that, despite the direction issued by this Court earlier, motor vehicles which are likely to endanger the safety of other road users were being permitted to be used in the public place in the State, this Court issued various directions to the Transport Commissioner, who was directed to file action taken report. Therefore, it was held that any person, who drives or causes or allows to be driven in any public place a motor vehicle violating the safety standards without maintaining lighting and light-signalling devices and also retro-reflectors as per the individual specifications, or after replacing the prototype approved lights, light- signalling devices and reflectors with after-market multi-coloured LED/laser/neon lights, flashlights, etc., shall be proceeded against under Section 190 with the imprisonment and fine specified therein.

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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  

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Kerala High Court Asks State If There Is Any Order/ Circular Regulating Conduct Of Police Officers In Court Premises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Asks State If There Is Any Order/ Circular Regulating Conduct Of Police Officers In Court Premises

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today inquired from the State government as well as the Director General of Police whether there are any orders/ guidelines regulating the conduct of Police officers in court premises. “.we feel it necessary to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to make available before this Court all such orders, circulars, office memorandums if any that have …

Whether Tourism Department Vehicles Carrying Constitutional Dignitaries Use Backlit Boards Contrary To Rules? Kerala High Court Asks Govt
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Whether Tourism Department Vehicles Carrying Constitutional Dignitaries Use Backlit Boards Contrary To Rules? Kerala High Court Asks Govt

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court sought response from the Government on whether Tourism Department vehicles carrying constitutional dignitaries and authorities are fitted with backlit name boards and registration plates contrary to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules and flouting safety standards. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Harisankar V. Menon observed thus: “On a query made by this Court …

KSRTC Moves Kerala High Court Challenging All India Tourist Permit Buses Operating As Stage Carriages
1 year, 1 month ago

KSRTC Moves Kerala High Court Challenging All India Tourist Permit Buses Operating As Stage Carriages

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday considered a petition filed by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation seeking measures to restrict the operation of All India Tourist Permit vehicles through the nationalized routes and scheme covered ROUTES formulated under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The petitioner contended that although the Rules unequivocally define a tourist vehicle as a contract carriage, …

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 …

Vehicles With Multi-Colour LED, Neon Lights Can't Be Treated As Compliant With MV Act For Grant Of Fitness Certificate: Kerala High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Vehicles With Multi-Colour LED, Neon Lights Can't Be Treated As Compliant With MV Act For Grant Of Fitness Certificate: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that vehicles that install additional LED, laser, neon lights or flash lights cannot be granted certificate of fitness as they do not comply with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. A Single bench of Justice Anil K Narendran observed, “…vehicles which are fitted with after-market multi-coloured LED/laser/neon lights, flash lights, as seen in …

‘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 …

Pedestrian Crossings Must Be Marked & Enforced On All Main Roads: Kerala High Court Orders State Govt, NHAI To Take Necessary Action
1 year, 10 months ago

Pedestrian Crossings Must Be Marked & Enforced On All Main Roads: Kerala High Court Orders State Govt, NHAI To Take Necessary Action

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ordered that the pedestrian crossings must be marked and enforced on all main roads, and called it a "forensic duty" of the authorities. Justice Devan Ramachandran was dealing with an appeal preferred by the Kerala State Insurance Department against the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of Rs.48,32,140 in favour of the kin of a 50 …

A City Where Pedestrians Cannot Walk Is Virtually Worthless: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Ensure No Parking Of Vehicles On Footpaths
2 years, 1 month ago

A City Where Pedestrians Cannot Walk Is Virtually Worthless: Kerala High Court Directs Police To Ensure No Parking Of Vehicles On Footpaths

Live Law  

In a matter related to the road safety, the Kerala High Court on Thursday delved into the issue of overhanging cables, footpath maintenance, and reckless driving by vehicles, particularly private buses.Justice Devan Ramachandran, observed:"As the Court has been saying earlier, the concept of maintenance of roads has assumed larger proportions, and we are concerned with road safety as an. In …

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 …

Recklessness On The Wheel Will Not Be Tolerated, Expect Most Stringent Legal Response: Kerala High Court Cautions Drivers
2 years, 3 months ago

Recklessness On The Wheel Will Not Be Tolerated, Expect Most Stringent Legal Response: Kerala High Court Cautions Drivers

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Friday said that the recklessness on the wheel will not be tolerated and directed the Transport Commissioner to ensure strict enforcement of law on the roads to send a stern message to all the drivers that they will be held accountable for their actions.Justice Devan Ramachandran in a warning to the drivers said:"The unmistakable caution to …

Delhi to Get Dedicated Bus Lanes from April, Rs 10,000 Fine for Violation
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi to Get Dedicated Bus Lanes from April, Rs 10,000 Fine for Violation

News 18  

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. “To make Delhi roads safer, the @ArvindKejriwal govt is starting Bus Lane Enforcement drives to increase Commuter Safety & tackle …

Kerala High Court Notifies Directions For Road Safety Amid Rising Accidents Involving Sabarimala Pilgrims
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Notifies Directions For Road Safety Amid Rising Accidents Involving Sabarimala Pilgrims

Live Law  

In a judgment that runs beyond 120 pages, the Kerala High Court has issued a set of directions to ensure road safety and adherence with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act in the wake of the rising number of accidents reported concerning Sabarimala pilgrims travelling in buses and other contract carriages.A Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and …

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 …

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 …

Kerala High Court Interdicts Motor Vehicles Department Officers From Wearing Blue Beret Caps, Badges Embossed With Ashoka Emblem
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Interdicts Motor Vehicles Department Officers From Wearing Blue Beret Caps, Badges Embossed With Ashoka Emblem

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently interdicted officers of the Motor Vehicles Department from wearing 'blue beret caps' and badges embossed with the Ashoka Emblem or any other uniform deceptively similar to the uniform prescribed for Senior Police OfficersA Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly thereby reinforced Rule 406 of Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules and. …

Law Officers & Central Govt Counsel Can't Display Name Of Govt Or Court In Their Vehicles : Kerala High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Law Officers & Central Govt Counsel Can't Display Name Of Govt Or Court In Their Vehicles : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that the display of the name of the court by state law officers and central government counsel in the name-boards of their motor vehicles was contrary to the rules framed under the Motor Vehicles Act.The Court held so while issuing a slew of directions to regulate the unauthorized display of the official State emblems …

Motor Vehicles: Kerala High Court Issues Directions On Use Of Flashy Headlights, Usage of Official Emblem, Flags, Name Boards Etc
3 years, 6 months ago

Motor Vehicles: Kerala High Court Issues Directions On Use Of Flashy Headlights, Usage of Official Emblem, Flags, Name Boards Etc

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has called for the Transport Commissioner to take necessary steps through the concerned officers in the Motor Vehicles Department to ensure that no motor vehicle is permitted to be used in any public place violating the Rules and directions in place for road safety. These directions were issued in a matter where the petitioner, Principal of …

Kerala High Court Seeks Response From Indian Railways Regarding Compliance With Guidelines On Safety Of Passengers
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Response From Indian Railways Regarding Compliance With Guidelines On Safety Of Passengers

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court while dealing with a suo motu matter regarding safety in the Railways sought the response of the Indian Railways regarding the adherence to guidelines and proposed measures issued by the Court to ensure the safety of the passengers. Earlier this year, a Single Bench of this Court had asserted the larger public …

Right For A Safe Road To Every Citizen Is A Facet Of Articles 19(1)(d) And 21 of the Constitution: Kerala High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Right For A Safe Road To Every Citizen Is A Facet Of Articles 19(1)(d) And 21 of the Constitution: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently closed a batch of public interest litigation petitions that sought for directions to the State and Central Governments to take steps to stem the rise in road accidents in the State. In addition, the judgment urges that - - adequate steps be taken by the Road Safety Authority and other bodies constituted under the Road …

Kerala police chief issues new guidelines to curb pandemic spread
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala police chief issues new guidelines to curb pandemic spread

Deccan Chronicle  

As community transmission of COVID-19 has been confirmed in few areas in the state along with formation of several active disease spreading clusters in many districts, the Kerala government has stepped up measures to curb the disease spread. State police Chief Lokanath Behera issued new set of guidelines on Thursday detailing the preventive measures. The DGP’s circular follows the state …

Kerala Govt. Issues Additional Regulations Requiring Public To Wear Mask And Observe Social Distancing [Read Regulations]
4 years, 6 months ago

Kerala Govt. Issues Additional Regulations Requiring Public To Wear Mask And Observe Social Distancing [Read Regulations]

Live Law  

The Kerala Government has issued additional regulations for all persons and institutions to observe for a period of one year. The regulations are titled Kerala Epidemic Disease Corona Virus Disease Additional Regulations, 2020. For Marriage functions, the maximum number of participants at a time shall not exceed fifty persons.In funeral functions the maximum participants at a time shall not exceed …

Access To Roads Is A Fundamental Right: P&H HC Passes Slew Of Directions To Ensure Road Safety & Traffic Management [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

Access To Roads Is A Fundamental Right: P&H HC Passes Slew Of Directions To Ensure Road Safety & Traffic Management [Read Order]

Live Law  

Holding that "access to roads" is a Fundamental Right, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has passed a slew of directions to ensure road safety and traffic management in the UT of Chandigarh. While hearing suo moto proceedings against misuse of cycle-tracks/ pedestrian paths in southern sectors of Chandigarh, the bench of Justice Rajiv Sharma and Justice Amol Rattan Singh …

Police Shall Not 'Hot Chase' Two Wheeler Riders Who Don't Wear Helmets: Kerala HC [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Police Shall Not 'Hot Chase' Two Wheeler Riders Who Don't Wear Helmets: Kerala HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has observed that a two wheeler rider should not be chased by the Police for booking him for not wearing a helmet.Under no circumstances shall a two wheeler rider be pursued in a "hot chase" for booking him for not wearing a helmet as this is likely to put the life of the officer and the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Most challans for dangerous driving after amended Motor Vehicle Act

India TV News  

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

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 …

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